Lahore (HRNW) — The Lahore High Court has rejected the interim bail applications of five accused, including former Kasur SHO Hassan Imran and Sub-Inspector Sadiq.
Following the court’s decision, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested the former SHO and the other accused from the court premises.
The accused are alleged to have been involved in the killing of a lawyer’s brother in a purported fake police encounter in 2024. Following an inquiry into the police encounter, the FIA registered a case against the former SHO and other accused.
With the rejection of their interim bail applications, the FIA proceeded to arrest the accused. The allegations will be subject to further investigation and judicial proceedings, where the legal responsibility of each accused will be determined in accordance with law.
Human Angle
Allegations of an unlawful or staged police encounter resulting in the death of a citizen raise serious concerns regarding the right to life, due process and accountability. A transparent and impartial investigation is essential to ensure justice for the bereaved family and uphold public confidence in law-enforcement institutions.
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Disclaimer: The allegations reported in this story are based on the case and information available at the time of publication. The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law. HRNW does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of information originating from external sources.
