The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday was informed that Umar Sultan, former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan’s ex-chief security officer, who had gone missing sometime back, had returned home, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
IHC Chief Justice (CJ) Justice Aamer Farooq heard the petition, seeking the court order for the recovery of Sultan.
Informing the CJ about the development, Sultan’s lawyer said his client was sick; otherwise, he would have accompanied him to the court.
The judge asked him now when his client was back, what he wanted the court to do.
“We want an independent investigation into the incident. A case has already been registered,” the lawyer replied.
The court, while giving directives for the probe, disposed of the case.
On August 30, 2024, the Islamabad High Court had instructed the police to recover Sultan in one week.
The court had also directed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khan Zaib Khan to personally oversee the investigation into the case and report back.
Previously, summons were issued by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq following a petition filed by Sultan Javed, Sultan’s father.
Reporter: Ihtesham Kiani