CJP takes notice of lawyers assaulting Lahore policeman

Hearing to be held on October 13


Hasnaat Mailk October 07, 2018
Hearing of the case to be held on October 13. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday took notice of the assault on a Punjab policeman by Lahore District Bar Association (LDBA) lawyers.

Justice Nisar directed Inspector General Punjab police Muhammad Tahir to appear before the court on October 13 along with a comprehensive report pertaining to the incident, said a statement issued by the apex court.

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Notices were also issued to Pakistan Bar Council vice-chairman Ahsan Bhoon and LDBA general secretary and president.

It is pertinent to mention that video of the incident went viral on the social media.

Sub-Inspector Samar Riaz Khan lodged a first information report (FIR) against advocates Saif Khokhar, Nabeel Haider, Mustafa Khokhar and 14 others, who he claimed had beat him up and detained illegally.

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