ATC orders seizure of six social media influencers’ assets

Also orders NADRA chairman to block their identity cards

Islamabad: An anti-terrorism court ordered on Tuesday the seizure of movable and immovable properties of YouTubers and journalists—including Adil Raja, Shaheen Sehbai, Moeed Pirzada, Sabir Shakir, Haider Mehdi, and Wajahat Saeed Khan—in the case of inciting violence and unrest.
ATC judge Tahir Abbas Sipra directed the Islamabad deputy commissioner to confiscate the assets of the accused YouTubers, who have been declared proclaimed offenders, in the case.
The court also ordered the National Database and Registration Authority chairman to block the accused persons’ national identity and National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis cards while directing the Federal Investigation Agency director general to block their passports.
The court has sought a compliance report on the implementation of the orders within 15 days. The statements of the prosecution witnesses against the accused have also been recorded.
This action comes amid an ongoing crackdown on individuals accused of spreading hate speech and inciting violence through digital platforms.
Furthermore, the ATC has directed all the relevant departments to submit a compliance report on the implementation of its orders by July 10.
It is notable that Adil Raja, Shaheen Sehbai, Moeed Pirzada, Sabir Shakir, Haider Mehdi, and Wajhat Saeed Khan are facing charges of incitement of violence and instigating people to resort to violence.
Source: Reports