Magistrate’s request rejected in Uzair Baloch case
JM asked he be allowed to record statement via video link
Close associate of notorious gang-leader Uzair Baloch arrested. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
The request of a judicial magistrate to have his statement recorded via video link was rejected by a special anti-terrorism court.
The magistrate put this request forward as he was unable to appear in person in relation to his recording of the confessional statement of alleged Lyari gangster Uzair Baloch.
Special Court No 16 of the Anti-Terrorism Complex in Karachi Central Jail rejected the plea while it was hearing a case against the murder of a Rangers official. The court summoned the judicial magistrate and the investigating officer, in person, at the next hearing.