Last Updated on 12/08/2024 by Arun jain
Former Pakistan ISI chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into custody on charges related to a housing scheme scam involving Top City. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against him. The Pakistan Army’s public relations wing said that a Court of Inquiry was conducted following the Supreme Court’s order, in which the complaints against Hameed under the Pakistan Army Act were found to be valid.
The management of Top City has accused former ISI chief Hameed of plotting to raid the house and office of his boss Moiz Khan. He is accused of misuse of authority after retirement and violation of Pakistan Army Act.
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order of court martial proceedings
The Pakistan Army said in a statement on Monday, “Following the orders of the Pakistan Supreme Court, a Court of Inquiry was conducted to ascertain the veracity of the complaints made against Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (Retd) in the Top City case and the allegations were found to be true. Action has been initiated against Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (Retd) under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.” The Army said that court martial proceedings are now being conducted against him.
The reputation of national institutions may be harmed
Pakistan’s Supreme Court had earlier indicated that the allegations against Hameed were “extremely serious” and needed further investigation. It said they “cannot be ignored” because if proven, they could damage the reputation of national institutions.
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Hameed’s brother was also sent into custody
Recently, Hameed’s brother, Najaf Hameed, was sent on 14-day judicial remand by a Rawalpindi court in connection with the same case. The Supreme Court has also suggested to the victims that they can contact the officials of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Home Affairs to settle their cases.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)