IHC seeks report from IGP on illegal arrest

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought report from inspector general of police (IGP) regarding alleged illegal arrest of a citizen by the capital police.

IHC's Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the case regarding alleged kidnapping of a citizen Ali Muhammad. Petitioner's lawyer Sher Afazal Marwat appeared before the court.

The lawyer adopted the stance that station house officer (SHO) Secretariat Police Station had received Rs500,000 from the father of citizen to release Ali Muhammad. According to the citizen, there were more men and women with him during custody. The court sought a report from the IGP and adjourned the hearing until March 3.