Khawar Maneka, son acquitted in cemetery land encroachment case

Former first lady Bushra Bibi's former husband, Khawar Farid Maneka, and his son, Musa Maneka, have been acquitted

Former first lady Bushra Bibi’s former husband, Khawar Farid Maneka, and his son, Musa Maneka, have been acquitted in a case related to the alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha.

The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal, Masood-ul-Hassan, who heard the case concerning the alleged illegal occupation and construction on the cemetery land.

Khawar Farid Maneka and Musa Maneka were present in court when the judgment was delivered.

The court acquitted both Khawar Maneka and Musa Maneka of all charges. However, it declared Khawar Maneka’s other son, Ibrahim Maneka, a proclaimed offender and ordered his arrest.

The Anti-Corruption Establishment had registered the case three years ago, accusing the suspects of illegally occupying cemetery land in Haveli Lakha and carrying out unauthorized construction on the site.