Agencies submit May 9 investigation report to higher authorities

430 accused arrested in five terrorism cases: 49 nominated accused arrested through footage identification: 74 discharged after identification parade

By News Desk

July 7, 2023 02:15 PM

In this file photo, violent protesters barge into the Jinnah House in Lahore following the arrest of PTI chief Imran Khan on May 10, 2023.

The investigation agencies have submitted a probe report of the May 9 tragedy to the higher authorities, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

According to police, a detailed report was prepared regarding arrests and investigation made in connection with the Jinnah House attack case and it has been submitted to the higher authorities.

According to the report, five cases were registered in Sarwar Road police station under the terrorism sections and inspector-rank officers were investigating the cases of terrorism.

The report said that two people were killed and 64 policemen were injured in the same cases. It further said that 430 accused were arrested in these five cases.

All the cases are still being investigated, the report added.

According to the report, 49 nominated accused were arrested through footage identification, while 330 unknown persons were arrested in the terrorism cases.

Seventy-four accused were discharged after the identification parade, and 27 cases were registered under other provisions in the Cantt Division, the report concluded.

Reporter Irfan Malik