{
  "id": 17935259,
  "title": "Islamabad ATC grants bail to Imaan, Hadi in police altercation case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/islamabad-atc-grants-bail-to-imaan-hadi-in-police-altercation-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T08:25:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041823/islamabad-atc-grants-bail-to-imaan-hadi-in-police-altercation-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad granted bail to lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to a road block outside the National Press Club and an altercation with police. The decision came after hearing their bail applications in the ATC. The police presented the case record before the court. Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain also inquired if the applicants had any comments before announcing the acceptance of their bail applications. Both accused were released with surety bonds of Rs5,000 each. The court also stated it would investigate the matter concerning a show-cause notice issued to the police for the delay in producing the case record.\n\nThe couple has been in jail since their arrest on January 23, following a protest outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and alleged assault on the IHC Bar Association president. Their arrest sparked criticism from rights bodies, politicians, and journalists who emphasized their right to a fair trial. One day later, they were sentenced to 17 years in prison by a sessions court for multiple charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act in connection with social media posts. However, the Supreme Court suspended their sentences on September 17, and they were released pending the Islamabad High Court’s final verdict on their appeals. Shortly after, they were arrested again in connection with the security breach case, which was registered at Kohsar police station on March 22 of the previous year.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Tuesday granted bail to lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case registered against them for allegedly blocking a road outside the National Press Club and engaging in an altercation with police. ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain announced the decision after hearing the bail applications. The police also…",
  "key_points": [
    "Islamabad anti-terrorism court grants bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha",
    "Both accused released with Rs5,000 surety bonds each",
    "Case linked to road block and police altercation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The court's decision provides temporary relief for the couple as the judiciary begins scrutinizing police conduct regarding the handling of case records during their ongoing legal battles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}