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Plaintiff withdraws case against Imran Riaz in Chakwal

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 13 July 2022

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Plaintiff withdraws case against Imran Riaz in Chakwal
The plaintiff withdrew his case against Imran Riaz Khan in Chakwal, resulting in the court ordering his acquittal. This follows a previous bail order from the Lahore High Court.

LAHORE—The plaintiff has withdrawn his application against television anchor and vlogger Imran Riaz Khan in Chakwal.

The plaintiff appeared in court and submitted an affidavit to withdraw the case. The court disposed of the application on submission of the affidavit and ordered Khan's acquittal.

"The plaintiff himself testified in my favor. We will not take any revenge. I have no fight with the plaintiff," Khan stated.

Earlier, the Lahore High Court had ordered Khan's release on bail and told him to appear in the magistrate's court on the next working day.

KEY POINTS:

  • Plaintiff withdraws case against Imran Riaz Khan.
  • Court orders acquittal after affidavit submission.
  • Khan expresses no ill will towards the plaintiff.
  • Lahore High Court had previously granted bail.
  • Khan to appear in magistrate's court next working day.

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