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Riot case: Witnesses to be heard on Feb 11

By DT News Network. T he defence witnesses in a riot case will be heard on February 11. S ixteen defendants are standing trial in connection with the case after being found to be linked with a sabotage attempt two years ago. The suspects are aged between 17 and 31. At least 20 masked men were suspec

Editorial Team Legacy

Published 3 February 2016, 8:00 · Updated 21:27

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Riot case: Witnesses to be heard on Feb 11

The defence witnesses in a riot case will be heard on February 11.

Sixteen defendants are standing trial in connection with the case after being found to be linked with a sabotage attempt two years ago.

The suspects are aged between 17 and 31. At least 20 masked men were suspected of throwing firebombs at police patrols in Sanabis besides attacking a house in the locality.

The suspects have been charged with arson, possession of firebombs, putting lives and properties at risk as well as participating in an illegal gathering.

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