Islamabad police have handed over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist Sanam Javed to Balochistan police, where sources say she is wanted in connection with the 2023 case.
Sanam Javed will shortly be produced in court for transit custody and subsequently transferred to Balochistan.
Sanam Javed’s arrest was facilitated by the Islamabad Police, who assisted the Balochistan Police upon its request for assistance from federal authorities.
Sanam Javed is wanted by Balochistan Police in a case of 2023. The case was registered at Bijli Police Station, Quetta under 15 sections, including terrorism.
After her arrest, Sanam Javed’s father, Javed Iqbal Khan, filed an application in the Islamabad High Court challenging the legality of her detention. The petition names the federal government, the FIA, the Islamabad police chief and others as parties and seeks several steps from the court.
The petition asks the court to order the immediate production of Sanam Javed in court and release him from his alleged illegal detention. It is also seeking details of all cases against her and calling for a stay of proceedings in those cases. The petition further argues that the process of her detention or abduction is declared illegal.
Sanam Javed’s legal team says her detention is unfair and demands transparency and due process in handling her case. The Islamabad High Court is expected to review the petition and issue further directions on the matter.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court dismissed the case against Sanam Javed, which was posted on tweets on social media platform X. Magistrate Malik Imran pronounced a reserved verdict on her remand.
