PESHAWAR(National Times)- Proclamation proceedings have been initiated against Sohail Afridi, who is nominated in the May 9 Radio Pakistan attack case, after an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Peshawar issued notices against him and Aamir Chamkani under Section 87 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

According to the prosecution, the notices issued under Section 87 will be displayed at the residences and offices of Sohail Afridi and Aamir Chamkani.

The prosecution said that if Sohail Afridi fails to appear before the court, he will be declared a proclaimed offender under Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

It further stated that permanent arrest warrants would be issued against Sohail Afridi and Aamir Chamkani following their declaration as proclaimed offenders.

Sohail Afridi was nominated in the Radio Pakistan attack case on the basis of an application filed by Radio Pakistan.

More than 80 suspects have been nominated in the case, and the trial is currently underway.