SSP Khan Zaib to Lead Umar Sultan Case CCTV Footage Reviewed

The court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khan Zaib Khan to oversee the investigation and report back to the court personally.

The hearing, presided over by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, over a petition seeking the recovery of Umar Sultan.

During the hearing, SSP Zaib confirmed the existence of CCTV footage, which is currently under review as part of the ongoing investigation.

Previously, summons were issued by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq following a petition filed by Sultan Javed, the father of Umar Sultan.

Javed alleged that his son was unlawfully detained without a warrant on 26th August.

The court has directed the police officials to appear and provide details regarding the detention.

Chief Justice Farooq emphasized the significance of the police leading the investigation and urged the petitioner’s lawyer to provide any relevant information to the police.

The judge also advised coordination between the parties to ensure that all findings are communicated to the SSP.

The hearing on the recovery petition has been adjourned until next week, with the court expected to decide the next steps based on the roster of judges available on Monday.