The hearing of the case related to the 26 November protest was conducted at the Islamabad District and Sessions Courts by Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi. During the hearing, the court reviewed the case record and observed that Omar Ayub had been repeatedly summoned but failed to appear before the court.
In its order, the court stated that all legal requirements had been fulfilled before declaring Omar Ayub a proclaimed offender. The court directed relevant authorities to take legal action for his arrest and issued permanent warrants to ensure his appearance in the case.
The court remarked that the repeated failure of the accused to attend hearings despite multiple notices was affecting the judicial process.
According to the court, legal action is taken against individuals who continue to avoid court appearances despite being properly summoned.26 نومبر احتجاج کیس: اسلام آباد کی عدالت کی جانب سے تحریک انصاف کے مرکزی رہنما عمر ایوب اشتہاری قرار@OmarAyubKhan @PTIofficial #Islamabad #Pakistan #PTI #PTIUpdates #PTIUpdate #PTIKP pic.twitter.com/r18NVghdNU
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The court further clarified that after being declared a proclaimed offender, additional legal measures can be taken to secure the arrest of the accused. However, the accused still has the option to approach the court and seek relief through legal procedures.
The case against Omar Ayub was registered in connection with the PTI protest held in Islamabad on November 26. The charges include violations of Section 144 and other relevant sections of the law.
According to investigation authorities, the protest affected the law and order situation in the capital, following which cases were registered against several PTI leaders and workers.
Several PTI leaders and activists have been named in cases related to the 26 November protest, with legal proceedings continuing in different courts. PTI has previously described these cases as political victimization, while the government maintains that the cases were registered according to the law.
Following the issuance of permanent arrest warrants, police and other relevant institutions can take steps to arrest Omar Ayub. Further developments in the case are expected after his arrest or appearance before the court.
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Islamabad court declares PTI leader Omar Ayub a proclaimed offender in the 26 November protest case and issues permanent arrest warrants over repeated absence from hearings.
