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Thursday September 12, 2024

UK riots: Court extends physical remand of fake news accused

On FIA’s request, court extended the physical remand by four days

By Our Correspondent
August 23, 2024
Protestors throw a garbage bin on fire outside a hotel in Rotherham, Britain, August 4, 2024. — Reuters
Protestors throw a garbage bin on fire outside a hotel in Rotherham, Britain, August 4, 2024. — Reuters

LAHORE: A local court has extended the physical remand of Farhan Asif who is accused of spreading fake news inciting riots in the UK.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) produced Farhan in the district court under heavy security on Thursday after his one-day remand ended. On FIA’s request, the court extended the physical remand by four days.