In a significant development, Umar Sultan, the ex-chief security officer of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had been missing for a while, returned home after some time. In a hearing concerning the petition to recover the missing persons, the IHC was informed of his return. The case in question has received a lot of media coverage mainly because of the connection it has with the politics of Pakistan and issues such as enforced disappearances.
The Case of Umar Sultan’s Disappearance Ex-Security
Umar Sultan, the chief security officer for Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Party founder Imran Khan, went missing under unclear circumstances. The case drew significant attention, particularly due to complaints from PTI leaders and supporters about the security issues related to Khan’s regime.
Hearing at the Islamabad High Court Ex-Security
Chief Justice Aamer Farooq conducted the hearing at the Islamabad High Court. Fayyaz Kundwal told the court that his client had returned but could not be brought before the court due to health reasons. The lawyer emphasized the fact that the Sultan was sick and could not go to court.
Looking at the situation, the Chief Justice had commented, “What do you want now? The citizen has returned, so what do you suppose we wish for now.” I directed this question to the lawyer regarding the next steps in the case. He responded that he wanted an investigation into Umar Sultan’s disappearance conducted by individuals other than the police
Call for Independent Investigation Ex-Security
The circumstances notwithstanding, even when Umer Sultan was back home, the lawyer made a case for investigating the incident.
Kundwal informed the court that a Kashmir File had already been submitted regarding Sultan’s disappearance. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, ensuring that no one influenced the process of discovering what happened to the Sultan.
The Chief Justice approved the counsel’s request and instructed the authorities to conduct a free and fair investigation. Since Umar Sultan had returned, the court dismissed the petition for his recovery, urging efforts to focus on investigating the incident rather than uncovering the truth
