Matiullah’s lawyer, Imaan Mazari, filed the petition in the IHC.
The physical remand of senior journalist Matiullah Jan has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Matiullah’s lawyer, Imaan Mazari, filed the petition, contesting the decision made by Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra.
On the previous day, Matiullah Jan was granted a two-day physical remand in connection with a case registered at Margalla police station. The court’s decision came after the police had requested a 30-day remand, but Judge Sipra approved the shorter, two-day duration.
Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday by Islamabad police after an alleged altercation at a security checkpoint in the capital.
The incident occurred when Matiullah Jan, while driving, was reportedly ordered to stop at an E-9 checkpoint by police officers.
According to an FIR (First Information Report) filed by the police, when Jan’s vehicle failed to stop, it collided with a constable on duty, injuring him.
Following the collision, Matiullah allegedly seized the officer’s government-issued weapon and threatened to kill him. Authorities have stated that the journalist was reportedly “under the influence” at the time of the incident.
Matiullah Jan was taken into custody and transported to Margalla Police Station, where a case has been registered against him. The police are pursuing legal proceedings.
