KARACHI: The Customs court granted bail to suspects namely Hameed Ullah and Shamat Khan, who were booked in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid 15,975 liters high speed diesel (HSD).
On November 24, 2018, investigation officer submitted interim charge-sheet against the above-mentioned suspects and informed that on a actionable information, a team of customs officials intercepted a Hino dumper truck bearing registration no: TGF-910 and recovered 15, 975 liters worth Rs1,437,750 (C&F) from the hidden/false tank beneath the load of gravel (crush stone).
He further submitted that the above-mentioned suspects are on judicial custody. After hearing, the court accepted interim challan and adjourned the matter for next date of hearing.
After that counsel for the both suspects filed bail petition and argued that their clients are innocent and falsely implicated in this case; therefore, the court may grant them bail till final order in this case. After his arguments, the court granted their bail against the surety of Rs100,000 and directed them to appear before the court on next date of hearing.
