- Top court disposes of suo motu notice, directs ATC to give verdict within seven days
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday wrapped up the suo motu notice on Zainab’s rape and murder as an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore set February 12 for the indictment of the accused.
Punjab Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz told a three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Nisar, that the challan of the case had been submitted in the anti-terrorism court (ATC).
The apex court directed the anti-terrorism court, which is conducting the trial of Imran Ali, to give a verdict within seven days after the indictment of the accused as per the orders of the Lahore High Court (LHC).
The court expressed satisfaction over the investigation into the matter and concluded the hearing after reviewing a report submitted by the Punjab IGP.
ATC TO INDICT MAIN ACCUSED ON 12th:
The trial of the suspected rapist and murderer of seven-year-old Zainab and seven other girls began on Saturday.
