Web desk: Religious scholar and Internet figure Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has been released from Adiala Jail.
His release comes two days after the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench granted him bail.
A blasphemy case had been registered against Engineer Ali Mirza in Jhelum. After which, he approached the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench seeking bail.
Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan heard the bail application on December 3.
The court directed Engineer Mirza to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 500,000 each.
Following the submission of the surety bonds, Engineer Mirza was released from Adiala Jail today, as per the court’s orders.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza
Previously, the Lahore High Court approved the bail petition of public speaker Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, providing him relief in the case filed against him.
The verdict was announced after a comprehensive hearing in which the court examined arguments from both the defence and the prosecution.
Engineer Ali Mirza’s legal team had filed the petition, noting concerns over the nature of the allegations and the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
They argued that the case lacked substantial evidence. They also emphasised that Engineer Ali Mirza had fully cooperated with investigative authorities.
During the proceedings, the bench questioned the prosecution on the basis of the charges and the progress of the investigation.
Officials were asked to provide any evidence suggesting that Engineer Ali Mirza could pose a threat or fail to cooperate if granted bail.
After reviewing the arguments, the court concluded that the legal conditions for bail had been met and approved the petition.
