A poet-journalist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, who had recently been critical of the military, was found in police custody. The Islamabad High Court held a hearing on the matter, summoning government officials and military representatives.
The journalist's wife filed a petition claiming her husband had been under pressure from government agencies due to his perceived support for a political party. She alleged he was abducted from their home.
During the hearing, it was revealed that the journalist was in the custody of police in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Intelligence officials did not attend the hearing, and the attorney general provided information on the journalist's whereabouts. The police chief stated the matter was outside their jurisdiction.
The judge indicated the case could be closed if the family was satisfied with the information provided, but also mentioned the possibility of further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the journalist's disappearance.
The petitioner's lawyer highlighted the journalist's criticism of the military's response to protests prior to his disappearance, raising concerns about the potential connection between his work and his detainment.
