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LHC moved for recovery of Sanam Javed's father

Her father was arrested apparently to stop her from attending Lahore event

LAHORE (Dunya News) - A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court on Friday for the recovery of Javed Iqbal, PTI activist Sanam Javed’s father. 

Barrister Khadija filed the plea on the behalf of Sanam Javed’s mother. Punjab IGP and federal government have been made parties in the case. 

The petition said almost 20 police personnel raided the residence of Sanam Javed and arrested her father. It demanded that Iqbal be produced in court. 

Sources said the arrest was part of a broader operation by Lahore police, targeting individuals linked to the unrest of May 9, which saw significant damage and clashes during political turmoil. 

Police have been directed to focus on apprehending the remaining suspects as the rally approaches. 

Heavy police presence was reported at the residence of Javed Iqbal in Wahdat Colony, where he was taken into custody and moved to an undisclosed location.

 

 

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