IHC directs action against AC, cops for torturing journalists in court premises.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday directed the police to take action as per law for registration of separate FIR against the Assistant Commissioner and the policemen allegedly involved in torturing the journalists in the court premises.

A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the directions while hearing a criminal miscellaneous petition moved by journalist Saqib Bashir, who was tortured by the police while performing his duties as a court reporter. During the hearing, Zahid Asif Advocate represented the journalist while Advocate General (AG) Islamabad Barrister Jahangir Jadoon represented the government while president Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA) Rizwan Qazi, secretary general Hussain Ahmed Chaudhary and other journalists were also present in the court.

In this petition, the petitioner Saqib assailed the order dated 11.03.2023 passed by the Ex: Officio Justice of Peace/ Additional Sessions Judge, Islamabad whereby his application under Section 22: A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 ('Cr.P.C.') for the registration of a criminal case against the Station House Officer, Police Station Ramna, Islamabad and the Superintendent of Police (Complaint Cell)...

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