JAMSHORO (Special Correspondent): A court in Jamshoro has directed the police to proceed in accordance with the law on an application filed by Principal Benazir Rajar. The court instructed the relevant police authorities to record the applicant’s statement and, if a cognizable offence is established, register an FIR and conduct an investigation in accordance with the law.
1st Additional District and Sessions Judge/Ex-Officio Justice of Peace, Jamshoro, Tasawwar Ali, heard the application filed by Benazir Rajar under Sections 22-A and 22-B of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). In her application, she sought the recording of her statement, legal protection, and appropriate legal action regarding the alleged incident.
During the hearing, the court examined the reports and record submitted by the SSP Jamshoro, SHO Jamshoro Police Station, and SHO Khanot Police Station. The court order stated that the allegations made by the applicant were serious in nature. In view of this, the concerned police officer was directed to record the applicant’s statement under Section 154 of the CrPC in the same words as stated by her.
The court further directed that if the statement discloses a cognizable offence, an FIR should be registered and an investigation conducted in accordance with the law. The court also clarified that if the allegations are found to be false during the investigation, action may be taken under Section 182 of the CrPC in accordance with the law.
The court order reportedly names Taj Muhammad son of Mola Bakhsh, Khamiso son of Mola Bakhsh, and five to six unidentified persons as proposed accused.
The court disposed of the application after directing the police to fulfill all legal requirements. The court order was
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