LHC Disposes of Plea on Aleema Khan’s Jail Conditions
At a glance
- The Lahore High Court has disposed of a petition regarding Aleema Khan's jail conditions.
- The Punjab government submitted a report stating she has been provided with essential items in jail.
- Her lawyer has condemned the manner of her arrest, alleging a forceful police raid on her home.
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Aleema Khan, sister of the PTI founder, was detained under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance ahead of a planned party protest. Her family filed a petition in the Lahore High Court concerning her jail conditions and access to family. The court disposed of the plea after the Punjab government submitted a report detailing the provisions made for her in Kot Lakhpat Jail. The court also directed the Home Secretary to decide on family meeting requests in accordance with the law. Her lawyer has publicly condemned her detention and the circumstances of her arrest.
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The Punjab government has informed the Lahore High Court that Aleema Khan has been provided with basic facilities in jail. Her lawyer, Salman Akram Raja, condemned the manner of her arrest, alleging a forceful police raid on her home where she and her sisters were taken into custody.
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Speaking to the media, Aleema Khan's lawyer, Salman Akram Raja, condemned the manner of her arrest. He stated that according to Ms. Khan's son, more than 60 male police officers raided their home, broke down doors, and forcibly took her and her sisters, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan, into custody.
The Punjab government also submitted a more detailed report to the Lahore High Court listing the items provided to Ms. Khan in jail. The list included a bedsheet, blanket, shoes, six suits, a towel, face wash, a toothbrush, a skincare kit, and a shawl.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday disposed of a petition concerning the jail conditions of Aleema Khan, directing the Punjab Home Secretary to decide on the family's request for meetings in accordance with the law. The petition was filed by Ms. Khan's son, Shahrez. During the hearing, a government lawyer submitted a report stating that Ms. Khan has been provided with necessary items in jail, including clothes, shoes, and bedding.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken up a petition filed by Aleema Khan's son, Shahrez, concerning her detention. The petition requests that she be provided with medicines and clothes, and be allowed access to her family and lawyers.
During the hearing, Justice Abid Gul directed the Superintendent of Jail to submit a report on the matter by 2 PM the same day. Ms. Khan's lawyer, Salman Akram Raja, speaking to the media, stated that her fundamental rights were being violated based on mere apprehension and that her detention had lasted for nine days.
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