Lawyers urge swift action for recovery of Imran Khan's focal person
Lawyers have ramped up their efforts for the recovery of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer and focal person for Chairman Imran Khan, Intizar Hussain Panjutha, who has been missing for several days.
A legal team, led by Advocate Faisal Chaudhry, arrived at the office of the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to push for an urgent response over the case.
The lawyers plan to meet Chief Justice Aamer Farooq in his chambers to discuss Panjutha's disappearance.
Panjutha’s disappearance has led to a legal petition in the Islamabad High Court, where his colleagues are pushing for immediate action. The court has already instructed authorities to provide a progress report on his recovery by today.
In addition to Faisal Chaudhry, the delegation included High Court Bar Secretary Shafqat Abbas Tarar, along with advocates Ali Ijaz Butter and Mirza Asif. The legal community remains actively involved in the case, calling for Panjutha’s safe return.
The case has gathered attention in legal and political circles, with concerns raised over the prolonged disappearance of the lawyer, who is also PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s focal person. Despite ongoing legal efforts, Panjutha remains missing.
The Islamabad High Court has demanded updates on the progress of the investigation, with expectations for further developments in the coming days.
Few days ago,Islamabad High Court ordered the Ministry of Defence to submit a report regarding the disappearance of Intizar Hussain Panjutha.
The court held a hearing on the matter, during which the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad appeared before the bench, Express News reported.
The lawyer representing Intizar Hussain informed the court that the last known location of the missing individual was F-6, after which his whereabouts remain unknown. Chief Justice of Islamabad inquired about the last known location, seeking clarity on the situation.
The IG of Islamabad responded that a special investigation team had been formed, led by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation.
The last sighting of Intizar Hussain's vehicle was reported at Ayub Chowk, and it was noted that he had travelled to Faizabad with Advocate Mirza Asif.
Additionally, the IG mentioned that a mobile number had been identified, and they were attempting to obtain the WhatsApp location through the Intelligence Bureau.
He stated that the vehicle was last seen at Ayub Chowk, while the advocate's statement indicated that Panjoth was last known to be in Faizabad. The authorities are coordinating with other IGs to share information regarding the vehicle and the mobile number.