Verdict in child custody case reserved

LAHORE

An additional district and sessions court on Friday reserved decision in a petition filed by a prominent singer Humaira Arshad seeking direction to hand over her son after recovering from her former husband’s possession.

Petitioner Humaira Arshad submitted to the court that her former husband named Ahmad Butt had forcefully snatched her six-year-old son Ali and had kept him in his illegal possession. She prayed the court to issue directions for the recovery of her son from his father, adding Ahmad (former husband) was an addict.

The court then ordered the police concerned to produce the kid before court on which Ahmad Butt having Ali appeared before the court and contended that Humaira Arshad’s brothers and relatives were operating gambling dens and he did not want to leave his son in such atmosphere.

The court after hearing detailed arguments reserved the decision and the decision is being expected till September 5.