An Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Ejaz Asif in Rawalpindi handed over copies of challan to 59 accused in the May 9 case including former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed along with PTI leaders Zartaj Gul and Sadaqat Abbasi.
All accused will be indicted in the next hearing of the case.
Addressing the media outside the court, Sheikh Rasheed expressed determination in the face of the legal proceedings, asserting that those aiming to lead the government must face the challenges head-on.
He called for proactive measures to alleviate their suffering, proposing amnesty announcements by influential circles on the 27th of Ramadan.
He emphasized ongoing legal battles, revealing that 17 cases related to the May 9 incident were underway, with 11 cases of terrorism slated for presentation in the upcoming hearings. Others including Col. Ajmal Sabir, Chaudhry Sajid, and Wasiq Qayyum also provided with copies of the challan.
The next hearing is scheduled for April 23.