LHC CJ annoyed at IG’s statement

LAHORE:Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan Wednesday expressed displeasure on the statement of Punjab inspector general police that every law written in books could not be implemented and termed it an irresponsible one.

Justice Khan was hearing the bail petition of a drug peddler, Fiaz, when it was transpired that he was convicted in two other cases on drugs peddling charges but the investigation officer had not told it to the court.

The CJ remarked that culprits got relief of bail due to faulty investigation but the courts were blamed for it. The IG had submitted a report and stated that they were doing whatever they could for the improvement of system but following all laws was beyond human control. Justice Khan expressed displeasure on the IG’s statement and remarked that the matter would be sent to the Punjab government to look into it. The petitioner through his counsel contended that he was arrested six months ago on drug peddling charges but challan had not been submitted in the trial court so far. He requested the court to grant him post-arrest bail.