Abid Boxer not in custody, Punjab Police tells LHC
The high court has ordered FIA to file a reply in petition concerning Abid Boxer on Feb 28.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Police have written to Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday that former police official dubbed as ‘encounter master’ is not in department’s custody after he was brought back to Pakistan from Dubai through Interpol.
The former inspector of police belonging to Lahore was brought back to Pakistan earlier this year.
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Justice Anwarul Haq heard a petition today concerning Abid Boxer which asserted that the life of the ex-cop is in danger as Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif and Law Minister Rana Sanaullah could get him killed in a fake police encounter.
The petitioner urged the court to order for security and protection of Boxer.
The petitioner complained to the court that the police were not disclosing details about his arrival in Pakistan despite repeated requests. However, the court was told by the police that Abid Boxer was not in custody.
The high court has ordered Director of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to file a reply on February 28.
