Naeemullah Murder Case: Former SHOs and Remaining Accused Acquitted

In a pivotal ruling, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi has acquitted seven accused, including a former Station House Officer (SHO), in the high-profile Naeemullah murder case, citing a lack of subst

In a pivotal ruling, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi has acquitted seven accused, including a former Station House Officer (SHO), in the high-profile Naeemullah murder case, citing a lack of substantial evidence. Among those acquitted are Shoaib Shooter, Amanullah Marwat, Gada Hussain, Sadaqat Hussain, Riaz Ahmed, Raja Shameem, and Mohsin Abbas. The defense attorney argued that not a single witness corroborated that the police encounter was fabricated.

Naeemullah murder case: Background of the Case

The prosecution has noted that 18 police officers and personnel, including former SSP Malir Rao Anwar, have already been acquitted in this case. It is important to highlight that Naeemullah was killed in a police encounter in January 2018, and all 25 accused named in the case have now been exonerated.

Recent Developments

In another related development, the Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court had previously granted bail to several accused in the Naeemullah murder case. The court's recent decisions reflect the ongoing challenges in securing convictions in this controversial case.