Probe into harassment initiated, LHC told

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed

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LAHORE:

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a petition regarding harassment of female students in educational institutions.

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by a citizen seeking a probe into recent incidents in educational institutions in Lahore.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Ahmad Ishaq, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Anwar and other officials appeared before the bench.

A federal law officer stated that the FIA had initiated a probe in accordance with court directions regarding three recent incidents and submitted a report on behalf of the FIA director general.

The chief justice observed that it was a detailed report, adding that the bench would review it before proceeding further in the matter.

The law officer submitted that the police had registered an FIR.

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