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IHC Rules Illegal Police Arrests Amount to Abduction, Quashes FIR and Fines Officers

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani's ruling sets a 30-day compliance deadline for Islamabad Police.

Overview

  • Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued a 16-page written judgment citing Supreme Court guidance that quashing powers apply only in exceptional cases.
  • FIR No. 653/25 from Tarnol Police Station was set aside for Muhammad Waqas, Aleem Suhail, Sana Suhail and Arham Waqas.
  • Each responsible officer must pay Rs100,000 as compensation to complainant Sana Suhail, and vehicles, cash and jewelry seized from her are to be returned.
  • The IGP Islamabad was ordered to pursue action over the alleged fake police encounter and submit a compliance report within 30 days.
  • Lahore Police were directed to conduct a merit-based investigation into the kidnapping allegations concerning the woman and children.