Anti-Terrorism Court Extends Remand of Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani

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Anti-terrorism court (ATC) Judge Mushir Alam expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the investigation into an alleged assault on a government employee, Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani, and his associates. Ghani, the younger brother of Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, was remanded to police custody for three more days to present a progress report. The case was registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other provisions of law on the complaint of government official Hafiz Sohail, who alleged he was attacked on August 22. Ghani has denied the allegations, claiming he only questioned workers about digging without a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ATC extended the physical remand of Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani and five others for three more days in a case related to an alleged assault on a government employee.
  • The case was registered at Ferozabad Police Station under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other provisions of law on the complaint of government official Hafiz Sohail.
  • Ghani, the younger brother of Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, was produced before the court along with the co-accused.
  • The judge expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the investigation, questioning what the police will do with more remand, as they have done nothing so far.
  • The prosecution sought an extension in remand, while the defense submitted a power of attorney on behalf of the accused.
  • Ghani has denied the allegations, claiming he only questioned workers about digging without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and did not commit any assault.
  • The investigation remains ongoing.

Statistics:

  • The remand extension was for three more days.
  • An FIR was registered on August 22.
  • August 22 was when the alleged assault on the government employee took place.
  • The accused, including Ghani, face charges of attempted murder and terrorism.
  • No concrete progress has been made in the probe according to the ATC judge.

Sources:

  • "Police remand of Chanesar Town chairman extended". The Express Tribune, 2023-08-24.