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Islamabad High Court Orders Recovery of 4 Missing Afghan Brothers Within 2 Weeks
Islamabad High Court orders recovery of 4 missing Afghan brothers in 2 weeks, expressing dissatisfaction with delays. Final 2-week deadline given to Islamabad & Punjab police.
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by News Desk
2025-04-16
Islamabad High Court Orders Recovery of 4 Missing Afghan Brothers Within 2 Weeks

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the recovery of four missing Afghan brothers within two weeks. The order came after the court heard a petition regarding the disappearance of the brothers, who have been missing from the federal capital since January 2024.

The Court Hearing

During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Asif addressed the issue, which has been ongoing since August 2024. The Afghan mother, Gul Simakostrum, has repeatedly approached the court, seeking the recovery of her sons. In a poignant moment, Justice Asif spoke in Pashto to address the mother’s plea, conveying the deep emotional toll the case has taken on her.

The mother of the missing brothers expressed frustration, stating that she has been coming to the court for months and lamented that if her sons are dead, she only seeks to know the truth.

Court’s Concerns and Action

The court expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing delay in recovering the missing brothers. DIG Islamabad, DIG Lahore, and RPO Rawalpindi appeared in court, but the case continued to linger without resolution. The court’s frustration was evident as Justice Asif pointed out that the case had been pending for eight months and reports on the brothers’ whereabouts had not been conclusive.

In response to requests for more time from the DIG Islamabad, the court rejected the plea, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. Justice Asif ordered that Islamabad and Punjab police provide results within two weeks, underscoring that further delays were unacceptable.

What’s Next?

The court’s order for the recovery of the missing Afghan brothers has set a clear deadline, with Islamabad and Punjab police tasked with providing an update within 14 days. The IHC’s decision highlights the importance of swift action in missing persons cases, particularly those involving foreign nationals.

The next hearing will determine the progress made by the police in locating the missing brothers and whether any new information has emerged.

 
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