An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday acquitted Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Senator Tahir Mashadi in Altaf Hussain hate speech case.
During the hearing investigating officer presented report before the judge of ATC that Tahir Mashadi’s presence during the speech has not been confirmed and no proofs have been found against him. Therefore, he should be free from custody of the Police.
The judge while reviewing the report gave the decision in favour of the MQM member and released him.
A case against Senator Tahir Mashadi was registered in New Town police station. He was accused of arranging MQM’s chief Altaf Hussain’s speech and praising him during the meantime.