LHC CJ takes notice of killing in Sessions Court

LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan has taken notice of killing of a man at session court here.

The Chief Justice sought a report from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Punjab and District and Sessions Judge Lahore in this regard.

In a letter written by the LHC Registrar on Tuesday, after approval of the Chief Justice, the IGP and Sessions Judge had been directed to submit the report within four days. 

The CJ had also directed foolproof security arrangements in all courts across the province.

He had also sought a detailed report from Sessions Judge concerned on the firing incident of Pattoki.

It is pertinent to mention here that murder suspect, Nawaz,  was gunned down by his  opponent at the Session Court here on August 10. The killer managed to escape without any resistance from the security personnel deputed on the court’s premises.

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