Islamabad court issued non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM Gandapur

Islamabad District and Sessions Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur in a liquor and arms recovery case. The judge also rejected the request of Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin for a medical leave of absence from a court appearance.

His arrest warrant came in connection with a 2016 case when police had recovered weapons and liquor from Gandapur’s car. The car was parked outside the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan. He arrived there to attend the party’s planned lockdown.

The judge also rejected the request of Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin for a medical leave of absence from a court appearance.

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Civil judge Shaista Khan Kundi ordered the Barakahu Station House Officer (SHO) to arrest CM Gandapur and present him in court. She emphasized that the court has called him three times since morning but he has not appeared.

However, lawyer Hasan from the CM’s defense team stated Gandapur did not appear in court due to illness. He would submit a medical report in court.

On the other hand, his assistant Fataullah Burki stated flood in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) prevented CM from a court appearance. The court expressed disappointment with these contrasting statements and stated he said Gandapur was unwell while his assistant said he could not appear in court due to flood.

Judge Shaista also remarked she granted KP CM relief during the previous hearing. She adjourned this case proceeding for a long time. Following this, an Islamabad court Judge issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur.

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Meanwhile, Gandapur’s lawyer argued that the court was still considering their acquittal petition. He called it an injustice to his client for not giving him an acquittal.

Judge Shaista responded that even the Supreme Court would not allow acquittal if the case reached its last stage. Instead, it would decide the case on merit.

She also stated it was the eighth time the court could not record the suspect’s statement under Section 342. If the suspect is innocent, he should be brave and face trial.