Khawaja Sultan, representing Lakhvi, had submitted a transfer application on plea of security concerns. He contended that his life is in danger as the personnel of Indian secret agencies are roaming around the capital city. He said he had to travel a long way to reach the ATC court and there is likelihood that they might target him for pursuing Lakhvi's case.
He also said the incumbent judge had not applied his mind while framing the charges, as he farmed the same charges what had framed his predecessor. He said Lahore is a safe place as compared to Islamabad because less number of Indian spies is here. Additional Advocate General and Additional Prosecutor General, however, said that the government is ready to provide security to the counsels.
ATC Rawalpindi is holding an in-camera proceedings of the case, inside Adiala Jail. Special Investigation Cell (SIC) had registered a case against eight suspects, including Hamad Ameen Sadiq, Zarar Shah, Hamza alias Abu Alqa, Mr Khan, Shahid Jamil Riaz alias Muhammad Riaz, Javed Iqbal, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Muhammad Ashfaq for February 12 for their alleged involvement in the Mumbai attacks. The SIC had arrested Lakhvi, Zarar Shah, Hamza and Hamad Sadiq from Soan Terminal on February 12, 2009. Police also arrested accused Shahid Riaz from Chakwal City, in March.