KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) acquitted Lyari gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch and co-accused Zakir Dada due to lack of evidence. Uzair Baloch and co-accused Zakir dada were accused of attacking policemen with intention to kill during an operation against criminals in Lyari.

As per details, prosecution failed to provide evidence against Baloch which led court to decide on his acquittal. Last month, Uzair Baloch got bail in two more cases over 'Lack of evidence' against him.

According to details, Uzair Baloch chief of proscribed Peoples Aman Committee was exonerated of charges of attempting to commit murder and planting explosive materials.

During hearing, Baloch's lawyer Abid Zaman claimed that allegations levelled against his client were based on 'lies'.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 25 2023

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