Summary
- A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a case related to alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha.
- According to the court order, both Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka were acquitted after proceedings in the case.
- Under the decision, Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka will no longer face proceedings in this particular case, while authorities will continue efforts regarding the absconding accused.
A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a case related to alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha.
The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal Masood-ul-Hassan, who cleared both accused from the case. Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka were present in court when the decision was issued.
According to the court order, both Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka were acquitted after proceedings in the case. However, the court declared Khawar Maneka’s other son, Ibrahim Maneka, a proclaimed offender and ordered authorities to arrest him.
The Anti-Corruption Establishment had registered the case approximately three years ago over allegations of illegal occupation and construction on land belonging to the Haveli Lakha cemetery. The case remained under legal proceedings before the anti-corruption court.
The court’s decision brings an end to the proceedings against Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka, while legal action against Ibrahim Maneka will continue following his declaration as a proclaimed offender.
Khawar Farid Maneka, the former husband of former first lady Bushra Bibi, had been facing the case along with his family members. The matter had attracted public attention due to the involvement of prominent figures.
The anti-corruption court’s ruling highlights the conclusion of the trial phase for the acquitted individuals. Under the decision, Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka will no longer face proceedings in this particular case, while authorities will continue efforts regarding the absconding accused.
Further legal developments are expected as proceedings related to Ibrahim Maneka’s status and possible arrest continue. The detailed reasoning behind the acquittal will provide further clarity on the court’s assessment of the evidence presented during the trial.
