Punjab constitutes 5 JITs to probe attacks on Jinnah House, Askari Tower
- City Division SP Investigation Dr. Raza Tanveer will lead two JITs.
- The investigation teams include police force officers.
- The JIT will investigate several cases related to the attack on Jinnah House and Askari Tower.
The Punjab Home Department has constituted five different Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) to investigate the May 9 attack on Corps Commander House, also known as Jinnah House, and Askari Tower in Lahore.
According to the notification issued by the department, five JITs will investigate the matter. Vandalism and arson On structures located within the high security zone of the provincial capital.
Informed on May 25, all JITs will investigate cases registered in various police stations in the city in connection with attacks on military installations.
Iqbal Town Superintendent of Police (SP) Investigation Dr. Aqeela Niaz Naqvi has constituted a JIT with convener and four officers of the city police force to investigate various provisions of FIR No. 108/23 registered on May 13. I will investigate. Under PPC, 7-ATA 1997 at Sarwar Road Police Station.
Two JITs have been formed with City Division SP Investigation Dr. Raza Tanveer as the convener. In FIR No. 1570/23 dated 11 May under PPC 7-ATA 1997 in Mughalpura police station, one has been made a member along with five other officers, whereas in FIR No. 109/23 case of four members. A team has been formed. On 13th May at Sarwar Road Police Station under various provisions under PPC, 7-ATA 1997.
The 4th JIT will be headed by SP Investigation of Sadar Division Abdul Hanan with four officers as members under FIR No. 1283/23 on May 12 at Gulbarg police station under PPC, 7-ATA 1997 in various sections. are listed.
The convener of the fifth JIT will be Lahore’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation Dr. Anush Masood with whom the investigation of FIR No. 1271/23 case under various provisions under PPC, 7- on May 10. Four officers will also join. ATA 1997 at Gulberg Police Station.
Many leaders, activists and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are said to be involved in this attack. High security zone In Lahore when he entered the vicinity to protest against the arrest of his party chairman Imran Khan on May 9.
So far, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has allowed 16 suspects allegedly involved in the attack to be handed over to the commanding officer of the army as per the decision of the High-Powered National Security Committee. A case can be prosecuted under the Army Act. (NSC).
He was named in two separate cases filed in connection with the attack.
Both the civil and military leadership of the country are determined to punish all criminals. Arsonists and attackers In the guise of protest, it is involved in damaging government and private properties as well as military installations.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) termed the unprecedented violence as a “dark chapter” in the country’s history and said the rioters would be tried under the Army Act and other relevant laws of the country.