Singer Omar Malik acquitted in Jinnah House vandalism case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore acquitted singer Omar Malik in Jinnah House attack case. Violent protests erupted the May 9 following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan.

During the hearing, the ATC judge questioned the investigation officer on the delay in Malik’s arrest, asking, “Why did you remain silent for 16 months?”

The judge also inquired why Malik had not been declared a fugitive by the court during that time.

After hearing the arguments, the court acquitted the singer of all charges related to the incident.

It is worth recalling that the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) cyber crime wing arrested Omar Malik on October 10. He was presented in court after completing a 10-day physical remand.

May 9 events

Violent clashes broke out across Pakistan after the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan were arrested at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) .

The protests were held in remote and major cities as the party workers are agitated due to their chairman’s arrest, with Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad summoning the armed forces to ensure law and order.

Army installations and Corps Commander’s house in Lahore came under attack during a protest by PTI workers.