KARACHI: A sessions judge on Wednesday issued notices to police on an application seeking removal of the investigating officer of the Dua Zehra abduction case.

Additional District and Sessions Judge (East) Serishtedar also summoned the Additional Inspector General (investigation) and SSP-East to personally appear along with a complete report as well as all accused persons nominated in the case on July 1 (tomorrow).

Syed Ali Mehdi Kazmi, the father of the girl, had moved an application under Section 22-A and B of the criminal procedure code (CrPC) seeking a direction for the Addl.IG Investigation and SSP-East to change the IO of the case.

Meanwhile, the first meeting of a 10-member special medical board to ascertain the age of Dua Zehra was held on Wednesday. However, the girl did not appear before it. The board asked the parents to provide relevant documents pertaining to her birth and school certificates.

Published in Dawn, June 30th, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

Palestine MPC
Updated 09 Oct, 2024

Palestine MPC

It's a matter of concern that PTI did not attend the Palestine MPC. Political differences should be put aside when showing solidarity with Palestine.
A welcome reform
09 Oct, 2024

A welcome reform

THE Punjab government’s decision to abolish the corruption-ridden and inefficient food department, and replace it...
Water paradox
09 Oct, 2024

Water paradox

A FULLY fledged water crisis is unfolding across the world, with 2023 recorded as the driest year for rivers in over...
Terrorism upsurge
Updated 08 Oct, 2024

Terrorism upsurge

The state cannot afford major security lapses. It may well be that the Chinese nationals were targeted to sabotage SCO event.
Ban hammer
08 Oct, 2024

Ban hammer

THE decision to ban the PTM under the Anti-Terrorism Act is yet another ill-advised move by the state. Although the...
Water tensions
08 Oct, 2024

Water tensions

THE unresolved tensions over Indus water distribution under the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord demand a revision of...