F-9 Harassment Case: Court Grants Bail to Accused

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Islamabad: A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to Muhammad Jamal Khan, accused in a case of alleged harassment and violence against women in F-9.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Adnan Rasool Lark approved the bail in a written verdict. The case, registered at Margalla Police Station, included charges of assault, harassment, and snatching cash and gold.

During the hearing, complainant Hajra Khattak and witnesses Kainat Khattak and Malaika Khattak appeared in court. They stated that the incident was a misunderstanding and expressed no interest in pursuing the case. The complainant also submitted a written statement and a notarized affidavit, confirming they had no objection to the bail.

Following this, the court granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 10,000. Earlier, the accused’s bail plea had been rejected, but the court later approved it based on the reconciliation.