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Assault on Lawyer at Anti-Corruption Establishment: A Brave Response by the Authorities

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Advocate Muhammad Awais was physically assaulted and looted by six suspects, including two known individuals, Imran and Atiq Ahmed, and four unidentified persons, while he was present at the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Sahiwal to submit documentary evidence in a criminal case. The incident occurred despite the efforts of ACE Inspector Sohaib Qasir to prevent a confrontation. The suspects, who were already present in the inspector's office for interrogation, forcibly entered the room where the lawyer was seated, physically assaulted him, and snatched his cash and a wristwatch. The attackers also issued threats of dire consequences before fleeing the premises while brandishing weapons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred at the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Sahiwal, where Advocate Muhammad Awais was present to submit documentary evidence in a criminal case.
  • The suspects, including two known individuals, Imran and Atiq Ahmed, and four unidentified persons, physically assaulted the lawyer and looted Rs30,000 in cash, as well as a wristwatch.
  • ACE Inspector Sohaib Qasir attempted to intervene but was unable to prevent the confrontation.
  • The attackers issued threats of dire consequences before fleeing the premises while brandishing weapons.
  • The Farid Town police later booked Imran, Atiq Ahmed, and four unidentified persons under sections 382, 506, 148, and 149 of PPC on the compliant of the lawyer on Sept 6.
  • ACE Director General Sohail Zafar Chattha took notice of the incident and assigned additional charge of Director ACE Sahiwal to Basharat Nabi, Deputy Director (Investigation), ACE Multan Region.
  • The previous Director, Ziaul Haq, was relieved of his duties last week.

Statistics:

  • Rs 30,000 in cash was looted from Advocate Muhammad Awais.
  • A wristwatch was stolen from the lawyer.
  • The incident occurred at the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Sahiwal.
  • The suspects, including two known individuals, Imran and Atiq Ahmed, and four unidentified persons, were booked under sections 382, 506, 148, and 149 of PPC on the compliant of the lawyer on Sept 6.

Sources:

  • "Sahiwal -- Farid Town police registered a case against six suspects..." - Dawn (no date specified)

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