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Chakwal Minor’s Killing: LHC Disposes of Petition Seeking Case Transfer to FIA, Orders Transparent Police Probe
The Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench has disposed of the petition seeking to transfer the Hania Ahmed shooting case to the FIA, instead ordering Punjab Police to ensure an unbiased probe. The ruling follows an admission by the police department that the fatal shooting of the nine-year-old Pakistani-Australian girl was an act of
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by News Desk
2026-06-19
Chakwal Minor’s Killing: LHC Disposes of Petition Seeking Case Transfer to FIA, Orders Transparent Police Probe

Detailed Report

  • The Court's Decision: The Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday, June 19, 2026, officially disposed of a constitutional petition filed by the family of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed. The petition sought to strip the Punjab Police of investigative authority and transfer the fatal shooting case to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Presiding judge Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan wrapped up the proceedings, opting instead to issue strict directives to provincial authorities to guarantee a completely flawless, transparent, and unbiased criminal investigation.

  • Admission of Criminal Negligence: The judicial order follows an extraordinary admission by the Punjab Police and the Crime Control Department (CCD), who formally stated that the tragedy would not be defended or covered up under "any circumstances." High-ranking police representatives categorized the botched raid as an act of clear "criminal negligence," disclosing that a severe lack of situational training led CCD field officials to misidentify the family’s vehicle as belonging to fleeing armed robbers.

  • Current Status of Legal Actions: Presenting the state's position, Punjab Additional Advocate General Imran Shaukat Rao formally informed the high court bench that a criminal First Information Report (FIR) has already been registered against the delinquent officials. Rao assured the court that both high-level departmental disciplinary actions and state criminal procedures are actively underway to ensure the law takes its course swiftly.
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