IG Sindh orders inquiry against CTD officer

SSP Fida Hussain accused of unlawfully arresting, detaining, and subjecting Abbasullah to torture

The Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police, Riffat Mukhtar Raja, has initiated an inquiry against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Syed Fida Hussain Shah of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) following the allegations of illegal arrest, torture, and detention of a businessman.

The inquiry comes in response to a written complaint lodged by the businessman, Abbasullah.

It has been reported that the Sindh Home Secretary has directed IG Sindh to look into the matter.

According to the FIR, Abbasullah has accused SSP Fida Hussain of unlawfully arresting, detaining, and subjecting him to torture.

He claims that the SSP demanded access to his bank account for personal financial transactions and insisted on receiving a blank check in advance. Upon refusal, Abbasullah alleges he was illegally detained and subjected to torture.

Meanwhile, SSP Shah told The Express Tribune that Abbasullah was detained lawfully due to suspicious activities. According to him, Abbasullah had been summoned to the CTD Garden a few days prior but failed to appear, prompting law enforcement officials to detain him for further investigation.

He added that the CTD had received information suggesting that Abbasullah’s security guard had connections with proscribed organisations, hence the request for his bank account details.

The SSP allegeed that Abbasullah’s movements raise suspicions, and his lack of cooperation in the investigation is exacerbating the situation. A complaint regarding the illegal occupation of a factory against Abbasullah is also under investigation.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 13^th, 2024.