Islamabad, Pakistan: The former radical cleric of Red Mosque, Maulana Abdul Aziz was released from Adiala Jail Rawalpindi today.
He was warmly welcomed by his disciples and large crowd of people at his release from the prison.
He was released after two years when he was captured during the bloody siege of Red mosque in July 2007, when some 100 people were killed in the operation.
Pakistan’s Supreme court granted him bail on a surety bond worth 200, 000 (2, 500 US Dollars).
Maulana Abdul Aziz was arrested during the red mosque operation by Pakistani security forces in July 2007.
After the release, Maulana Abdul Aziz went to red mosque and he will deliver the Friday sermon tomorrow, according to sources.
While speaking to media he said that a brutal operation was launched against them in 2007, by the former dictator Pervaiz Musharraf, while his younger brother Maulana Abdul Rashid Ghazi was also killed in that operation.
Our struggle was to enforce Islam across the country and our efforts will continue, he added.
The Police have been removed from his residence and now he is a free man, according to media reports.
He also said the suicide attacks against Pakistani forces are unlawful and unjustified and they should be against the infidels.
He will lead the Friday prayer tomorrow at Red mosque.