In Pakistan, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Haripur today indicted 57 people in the Mashal Khan lynching case. Strict security measures were in place in the vicinity of Haripur jail where the trial was conducted and where the arrested men named in the case were presented before the ATC. <br/><br/>The accused had been held in Haripur Central Prison. A second hearing will take place tomorrow in which the prosecution and defence will present their arguments. Mashal's father, Iqbal Khan, will appear before the court. All those indicted in the case have pleaded not guilty.<br/><br/>In April, a vigilante mob, incited by rumours, had attacked Khan for allegedly publishing blasphemous content online. The mass communication student, enrolled in Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan was beaten and shot by the mob. He later succumbed to his injuries.