A Karachi sessions court has granted bail to six accused, including Gul Plaza Market Association President Tanveer Pasta, in the Gul Plaza fire case. During the hearing, the court also raised questions about the investigation and the charge sheet before ordering the accused to submit bail bonds.
The case was heard by the Additional District and Sessions Judge (South), where the bail applications of Tanveer Pasta and five other accused, including 11-year-old Huzaifa, were approved. The court questioned why the minor’s bail application had been filed before this court, noting that cases involving children should be heard by a juvenile court.
During the proceedings, the court observed that the police had not arrested the accused despite the ongoing investigation. It also pointed out that the charge sheet had already been rejected twice, yet it was submitted again without addressing the same objections previously raised by the court.
The judge ordered the adult accused to submit bail bonds of Rs500,000 each. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Huzaifa was granted bail against a surety bond of Rs10,000, considering his status as a minor.
Following the court’s decision, the Gul Plaza fire case will continue in the coming hearings, where the investigation, charge sheet, and other legal matters will be reviewed further before the trial proceeds.