ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices in appeals filed against the convictions in the Ramna police station attack and siege case, linlced to the events of May 9.

A division bench comprising Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and Justice Mohammad Azam Khan heard the case and sought responses from all relevant parties. The hearing was adjourned until June 19.

The appeals were filed against the 10-year sentences handed down to PTI member National Assembly Abdul Latif and other convicts in connection with the violent protests that followed the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan from the IHC premises on May 9, 2023.

Appearing on behalf of the appellants, senior lawyer and PTI leader Dr Babar Awan argued that the convictions were flawed and based on insufficient evidence.

The court will resume hearing the appeals on June 19.