SC detaches IG FC contempt hearing from missing persons case
SC ordered to issue appointment notification of new or acting IG FC in missing persons case.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has detached the Inspector General of the Frontier Corps (FC) contempt notice from missing persons case in Balochistan, stating that a proceeding will be launched against the IG FC at an appropriate time.
A three-member bench of Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard the case pertaining to the missing persons of Balochistan on Wednesday.
The court said that IG FC was responsible to present undeclared detainees, adding that all missing persons should be produced before DIG CID now.
The court ordered interior secretary to issue notification over the appointment of new or acting IG FC within three days.
The Supreme Court also lamented that no progress was made since day one in this case. The Chief Justice ordered the government to clearly state by when they can produce missing persons.
The bench also directed to take action against officials who were creating hurdles in the case if required.
