Attack on Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has ordered to register case of murderous attack on PTI chairman Imran Khan within 24 hours.
The contempt of court case against Imran Khan came up for hearing in Supreme Court (SC) Monday.
Inspector General (IG) police appeared through video link from Lahore Registry.
The CJP inquired more than 90 hours have passed and FIR has not been registered so far.
IG Punjab told the court consultation was made with Chief Minister Punjab regarding registration of FIR. There are reservations regarding registration of case on the application which has been given in this regard.
The counsel for PTI told the court the case of murderous attack on Imran Khan has not been registered so far.
The CJP Umar Ata Bandial remarked “ IG Punjab should tell the FIR of the case will be registered within what period of time . If the registration of case is being delayed it means the evidence are become destroyed. If case is not registered within 24 hours then suo motu action will be taken.
The CJP remarked “ IG Sahb, you will be responsible in suo motu notice. Investigate the matter and collect the evidence. Forensic test of the matter be got done. Attempt was made to murder national leader. Understand the sensitivity of the matter.
