RAJA MUHAMMAD SABIR, J. - Petitioner Maqsood son of Allah Rakha seeks his post arrest bail in a case registered against him and others under sections 337-A(ii), 337-F(ii), 324, 148, 149 PPC at Police Station Kotli Loharan District Sialkot vide F.I.R. No. 134 dated 21-10-1996. The allegations briefly stated are that the petitioner alongwith others while armed with deadly weapons attacked upon the complainant party and caused injuries to Ashfaq, Muhammad Aslant, and Nisar.
2. It is contended by the learned counsel that petitioner Maqsood was not tinned with a dagger nor he has caused any injury to Nisar Ahmad victim. He further submits that during investigation Master Muhammad Younas appeared before the Investigating Officer and stated that he only used kicks and fists and that neither he was armed with dagger nor made use of it.
3. The Police Officer present in Court states that such statement of Muhammad Younas PW was recorded and no recovery of dagger has been effected from the petitioner. Irfan co-accused of the petitioner who allegedly caused injury with dagger to Nisar is in jail and is not petitioner in this case.
4. Learned State counsel has opposed the bail application but has conceded that no recovery of dagger, was effected from the petitioner.
5. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record. The petitioner was arrested on 20-11-1996. Challan has not been submitted so far and the trial of the case is likely to take considerable time. The petitioner cannot be kept in jail for indefinite period without conclusion of his trial. In view of statement of Master Mohammad Younas alleged guilt of the petitioner needs further inquiry.
For the above reasons. I admit the petitioner to bail provided he furnishes bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 50.000/- (Rupees fifty thousand) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court. The petition is accordingly allowed.