In Lahore, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially confirmedthe authenticity of the videos depicting arson attacks and vandalism thattook place on May 9. The FIA’s report, comprising digital and social mediaevidence, has been delivered to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT)responsible for investigating the widespread unrest.
Sources within the JIT disclosed that they had forwarded more than 400social media links and related footage of the incidents to the FIA.However, JIT officials have indicated that they are awaiting the reportfrom the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) regardingthe televised footage on various channels. The PEMRA report is expected toarrive shortly, and once it does, the case files will be submitted to thecourt.
It’s worth noting that last week, the Punjab police filed charges of’criminal conspiracy’ against PTI leader Imran Khan and other namedindividuals in all cases registered in the province related to the May 9events. These cases involve incidents such as arson attacks on the Lahorecorps commander’s residence.
Officials have reported a total of 50 cases registered underanti-terrorism and other relevant laws. Dr. Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, theSenior Superintendent of Police (Investigation) in Lahore, mentioned thatthe prosecution and law enforcement have been awaiting final reports fromthe FIA and PEMRA concerning the videos and other evidence linked to thoseresponsible for planning and carrying out the May 9 incidents.
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Furthermore, she noted that all objections raised by the prosecution havebeen addressed in the case files, which will be presented in the courtsonce they receive the reports from both the FIA and PEMRA.
