MT tragedy proceedings begin in ATC

Trial of Model Town tragedy, 17th June 2014 in which 14 persons were killed and dozens injured, formally began in the Anti-Terrorism Court No, 2 Lahore on the private complaint of Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) and the bereaved families on Thursday. On the opening day lawyers of the complainants handed over 800 CDs, 90,000 documents and 7,000 photos to 120 defendants/accused of the tragedy in support of their case. Main accused of the case DIG Rana Abdul Jabbar and SP Dr Iqbal sought exemption from personal appearance in the case which was opposed by the complainants and their lawyers.