Shahzain Bugti Caught Smuggling Arms

On Dec 22nd, 2010 Shahzain Bugti travelling in a large convoy from Afghanistan, through Chaman, was caught by Frontier Constabulary at the Buleli checkpost, trying to smuggle 48 Kalashnikovs, 4 Rocket Launchers, thousands of rockets, Mortar Shells, 5 anti-aircraft guns and 70,000 rounds. <br /><br />This whole episode of the detention & arrest was televised live, on all news channels, including Shahzain Bugti's frantic telephone calls to the American ambassador in Pakistan. <br /><br />On Jan 7th, 2011 Balochistan High Court released him on bail. <br /><br />On April 7th, 2012 Supreme Court of Pakistan cancelled his bail and ordered his arrest. He was taken into custody at the residence of PPP Minister Israrullah Zehri. <br /><br />On 21st Feb, 2013, a session judge Nooraiz Hooti of a district court of Balochistan, has ordered release of Shahzain Bugti and 26 of his guards, for "lack of evidence". <br /><br />This is the sort of farcical comedy everyday, that passes for "justice" in the lower courts of Pakistan.