Babar Ghauri Released By Police Without Court Orders: SHC Told

KARACHI:   (HRNW)  A police report submitted to the Sindh High Court (SHC) revealed that the senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and former minister Babar Ghauri had been released by police without any court orders.

The SHC conducted the hearing of Babar Ghauri’s plea regarding the pending cases against him.

Following the SHC directives, a report was submitted in court by the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and the police.

It was revealed before the high court today that Ghauri had been released by the police without receiving any court orders.

The government lawyer argued that the investigation officer has no authority to release the politician on a personal guarantee.

It stated that a report had been submitted by police at the Super Highway police station to declare the case ‘C Class’, however, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has not yet taken any decision.

The report further stated that 10 cases were under proceeding and 15 cases were withdrawn.