LHC seeks reply from Punjab, federal govts over arrest of Sheikh Rashid, his nephew

Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan conducts hearing of the case

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought reply in three days from the Punjab and federal governments, besides provincial police high-ups on arrest of Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and his nephew. 

Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan conducted hearing of the case against arrest of Sheikh Rashid in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court. During the hearing, petitioner Sardar Abdul Razzq said Rashid and his nephew were abducted by Rawalpindi police and plainclothes men. 

He further said that despite passage of 48 hours, Rashid had not been produced in any court of law.

The court sought answers from the parties on Rashid, his nephew Sheikh Shakir and staff member Imran’s recovery. The court asked the federal and Punjab governments, the RPO Rawalpindi, PO and SSP operations within three days.