MUHAMMAD YOUNIS Versus State

ORDER

MUHAMMAD NAWAZ BHATTI, J.--- The petitioner seeks bail after arrest in case F.I.R. No.118 dated 8-8-2005 registered under sections 302, 337-A(ii), 148 and 149, P.P.C. at Police Station, Fateh Shah, District Vehari.

2. According to the F.I.R., the allegation against the petitioner is that he while armed with Sota came at the place of occurrence along with his co-accused wherein Farooq Ahmad was severely injured and who later on succumbed to the injuries.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner was armed with Sota but did not cause any injury to the deceased nor to any P.W. and that the investigation is complete but the petitioner is no more required by the police for the purposes of investigation.

4. On the other hand, learned counsel for the State assisted by learned counsel for complainant has vehemently opposed the bail application and submitted that trial has commenced and evidence of three witnesses has been recorded.

5. Arguments heard. Record perused.

6. The petitioner is named in the F.I.R. The petitioner along with co-accused came on the spot after making preparation and arming themselves which shows that he shared the common intention with regard to the murder of the deceased. Trial has commenced and statements of three witnesses have been recorded.

7. In view of the above circumstances, this petition fails and is hereby dismissed. However, the trial Court is directed to conclude the trial expeditiously.

H.B.T./M-423/L Bail refused.