ISLAMABAD: Judges hearing treason charges against Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday adjourned his formal indictment to the end of the week after lawyers for the ex-military ruler said his life was in danger.
The court was due to indict Musharraf on Tuesday over his 2007 imposition of emergency rule, but lead judge Faisal Arab exempted him from appearing until Friday after his lawyers presented a letter citing security threats.
"We exempt him for today's appearance but he should appear in court by Friday and all required security arrangements in the wake of this threat should be made by Friday," Arab said.
One of Musharraf's lawyers was thrown out of the hearing after appearing to threaten a judge.
Advocate Rana Ijaz told Arab he had been threatened by gangsters for his work on the case, adding: "I have many supporters and if something happens to me they will take care of you."
Arab, who heads a three-member panel hearing the case, responded by having security escort Ijaz out.
Comments
Comments are closed for this article.