SC grants bail to 13 accused in corruption charges

SC grants bail to 13 accused in corruption charges

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Tuesday granted bails to the 13 accused allegedly involved in a corruption case of the road construction from Ghotki to Sukkur.

Justice Azmat Saeed Sheikh heard the bail plea. The bench observed that the bails would be suspended without serving notices if the accused failed to attend trial court proceedings.

During the proceeding, NAB counsel informed that the department would complete the trial within two months.

The counsel for the accused argued that statements of three witnesses were still in pending to be recorded and the matter was of only Rs 270,000.

Earlier, the Sindh High Court had rejected the bail plea of the accused in the case. (APP)