Karachi : Sindh High Court (SHC) dismissed one out of ten ‘missing’ person cases after the police disclosed his arrest before the court, ARY News reported on Monday.
A hearing was held in the High Court of Sindh during which, the police disclosed the arrest of the missing person, Saddam before the court.
“Police should take strict action against the individuals involved in the forced disappearance of the citizens, adding that, it’s the responsibility of the state to find the person who disappears by himself” Justice Naimatullah stated.
The investigation officer (IO) informed the court that another missing person, named Usman, was reportedly to be in police custody in Landhi jail, however, the jail superintendent of Landhi opposed the claim in his letter.
The court directed the investigation officer to record the statement of the jail superintendent and also take action against him if necessary.
The high court directed to ensure the meeting of JIT and the task force every month until the recovery of the remaining missing persons.
Earlier to this hearing, Sindh High Court (SHC) bench expressed disappointment over police performance while hearing petitions for the recovery of missing persons.
A bench of the high court blasted investigation officers over lack of progress in case and warned punitive action against the IOs over failure in tracing the missing citizens.
Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto warned to add the investigation officers in the list of accused involved in the enforced disappearances. “The court will deem the IOs among culprits who helped in disappearance of citizens,” high court judge warned.
“You were given one month time, what you bring today,” the court asked the IO. “Previous investigation officer has been transferred, I have handed over inquiry some days ago,” the officer replied.
“The investigation conducted in the case, will be on record. People’s patience now coming to the brim,” the bench remarked.
