Cops removed over illegal detention, IHC told

The Organised Crime Unit Superintendent of Police (SP) and the Secretariat Station House Officer (SHO) have been removed from their positions in connection with the illegal detention of citizen Muhammad Ali, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was told on Thursday.

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) is being formed to investigate the matter thoroughly and departmental action and a letter has been sent to the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in this regard. The matter has also been forwarded to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) under allegations of corruption against the police officials.

The Islamabad police chief, Ali Nasir Rizvi, informed the IHC about developments in the case.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiani heard the case regarding the illegal detention of Muhammad Ali and the actions of the police officials.

IG Rizvi assured the court that no officer involved would be spared and that the MoI Secretary has been contacted for the JIT.

He further told the court that a special investigation team had also been formed, and a departmental inquiry was underway. The IG further informed the court that the court had ordered the registration of an FIR.