ATC Directs IO To Submit Challan in Radio Pakistan Attack Case
Peshawar, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Sep, 2026) An anti-terrorism court (ATC) here on Monday directed the investigating officer (IO) to submit the challan in the May 9 Radio Pakistan attack case after the IO sought more time to complete the charge sheet.
ATC Hearing
ATC Judge Wali Mohammad heard the case, while IO DSP Khushal Khan submitted a progress report. Defence counsel Ali Zaman appeared on behalf of the accused.
The IO told the court that additional time was required to complete the challan. The court, however, directed him to submit the report.
The IO also informed the court that former provincial minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra had yet to join the investigation.
Defence Request
Defence counsel Ali Zaman sought a longer date, stating he was engaged in other cases and required time for preparation.
Previous Developments
In a previous progress report, police had nominated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, former provincial ministers Taimur Saleem Jhagra and Kamran Bangash, PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem, and activist Amir Chamkani as accused in the case. Police stated that these nominations were made based on reports from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) regarding identification from video footage and photographs.
The defence has disputed the identification and the connection of some video clips with the Radio Pakistan incident.
Case Background
The case relates to the attack, vandalism, and arson at the Radio Pakistan Peshawar building during the May 9-10, 2023 unrest. The ATC had earlier directed the IO to submit a comprehensive report after declaring an earlier investigation report inconclusive.