Letter seeks inclusion of terrorism charges in Chakwal

A letter has been sent seeking the inclusion of terrorism charges in the FIR registered over the shooting incident involving a family that had recently returned from Australia in Chakwal, in which a nine-year-old girl was killed.

The letter was written by Advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique on behalf of the Judicial Activism Panel and addressed to the Chief Minister of Punjab, the Governor of Punjab, the Crime Control Department (CCD), and other relevant authorities.

According to the letter, a petition challenging the establishment of the CCD is already pending before the Lahore High Court. It stated that a nine-year-old girl lost her life, while her father and brother sustained injuries as a result of the alleged firing by CCD personnel.

The letter demanded the addition of terrorism provisions to the case and called for the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to conduct an independent and transparent inquiry into the incident.

It further urged authorities to provide security to the affected family and ensure the preservation of all CCTV footage related to the incident. The letter also sought immediate forensic examination of the weapons and bullets allegedly used in the firing.

Additionally, it requested that all records, evidence, and legal documents pertaining to the case be shared with the victim’s family to ensure transparency in the investigation process.

The letter warned that if the authorities fail to respond or take appropriate action, the matter will be taken up before the Lahore High Court.