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IHC calls Islamabad advocate general, police authorities in Gill remand case

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ISLAMABAD, August 18(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday served notices to the Islamabad advocate general, additional attorney general and other officials, summoning them for the hearing of PTI’s plea against the physical remand given to police of senior PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in a sedition case.

Yesterday, a district and sessions court ordered Gill — who has been behind bars since August 9 — into police custody.

During today’s hearing, the PTI counsel maintained that Gill is being “tortured” during his detention.

The court adjourned the hearing till 3pm and directed the officials to appear upon resumption of proceedings.

The other officials who have been summoned include Islamabad inspector general, investigation SSP, Kohsar police station SHO and Adiala Jail superintendent.

Gill was shifted to the PIMS Hospital late Wednesday night after an hours-long drama over his custody.

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