Sheikh's lawyer, Shaukat Hayat, said his client's family would be permitted to see him while he remains in custody. Hayat, who is not related to the FIA provincial director, previously has said his client denies the allegations against him. Sheikh, in an earlier video message, denied the charges.
The accused Shah Rukh Jatoi took the plea through his counsel Shaukat Hayat that his age is below 18 years while the medical reports were worked out under pressure wherein he was declared adult.