PTI leader Shehryar Afridi acquitted in May 9 incident case

Tamseela Akhtar

Jun 13, 2024 — 1 min read

Islamabad, June 13: In a significant legal victory, the District and Sessions Court Islamabad has acquitted PTI leader Shehryar Khan Afridi in connection with the charges stemming from the May 9 incidents. Judicial Magistrate Malik Muhammad Imran delivered the verdict, declaring Afridi and other party workers innocent of the allegations of arson and vandalism.
The court's decision comes as a relief to Afridi and his supporters, who had been embroiled in the legal battle since their booking on May 9. The acquittal highlights the court's stance on the charges, providing a clear exoneration for the PTI members involved.
This outcome marks a pivotal moment for Afridi and his political career, reinforcing his and his party's assertion of innocence throughout the proceedings.

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