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Peshawar High Court Hears Case on 13 Missing Persons, Adiala Jail Mentioned by Chief Justice
Peshawar High Court hears the case of 13 missing persons. Reports on 3 submitted; Chief Justice highlights Adiala Jail's role. Court summons reports for the remaining 10.
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by News Desk
2025-01-17
Peshawar High Court Hears Case on 13 Missing Persons, Adiala Jail Mentioned by Chief Justice

The Peshawar High Court continued hearings on the case of 13 missing persons, with significant developments as reports for 3 of the missing individuals were presented in court. The case, which has drawn attention due to the ongoing concerns about enforced disappearances, saw the involvement of Additional Advocate General Inam Yousafzai and Deputy Attorney General Obaidullah Anwar, who represented the government during the proceedings.

 

During the hearing, it was revealed that the whereabouts of three individuals—Waseemullah, Muhammad Saleem, and Muhammad Hussain—had been traced. The arrest of Waseemullah was confirmed in Mardan Central Jail, while the arrest of Muhammad Saleem was disclosed in Adiala Jail. The Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, Ishtiaq Ibrahim, made a remark with a smile regarding Adiala Jail’s significance, stating, “Adiala is a very important place, it is a matter of gratitude that the arrest was disclosed.”

 

The case also brought attention to the issue of legal accountability, as the Deputy Attorney General informed the court that while a report on Muhammad Hussain had been received, it was not yet available with the relevant institutions. The Chief Justice responded by suggesting that Muhammad Hussain's family should be allowed to register an FIR if they wished to pursue further legal action.

 

In addition, the court ordered the Advocate General and Attorney General to submit reports on the remaining 10 missing persons by the next hearing, ensuring further investigation into their whereabouts.

 

This case remains a significant point of legal and human rights concern in Pakistan, as the families of the missing persons continue to seek justice and accountability. The court's decision to seek further reports underscores the ongoing efforts to address the issue of missing persons in the country.

 
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