Former DPO Pakpattan Rizwan Gondal makes startling revelations in the Supreme Court
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ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court held the hearing of the suo moto case in transfer of DPO Pakpattan after alleged spat with the Khawer Maneka, the former husband of the first lady.
CJP Justice Saqib Nisar summoned Gondal on the rostrum. He said “Chief Minister’s Personal Staff Officer (PSO) Haider called me on August 24.The RPO was also summoned. Ahsan Jamil Gujjar’s wife Farah is the friend of first lady,” he told court.
“Is she the same lady in whose residence the Nikkah ceremony of first lady was held?” asked the CJP. “Yes, she is the same lady. I was told that I did not implement on the message sent to me,” revealed Gondal.
Justice Ijazul Ahsan asked about the person who hurled the message. “It was sent through one of our friend,” said Gondal. “When did the CM call you?” asked the CJP. “At 10pm,” replied the suspended DPO.
“A call came from Manika’s Dera that those who stopped the woman will be taken. I refused Ahsan Jamil Gojjar to go to the dera as DPO. I also received a call from CM’s PSO on August 26,” told Gondal.
“The PSO told me Punjab IG has been ordered that the DPO should not be seen after 9am. The RPO was called at 12:30 am,” said Gondal. “It means that the transfer orders were issued by the CM,” said Justice Ijaz.
“According to PSO, the order came from Chief Minister. Whoever involved in the incident will be summoned. How and where is article 62 (1)(f) is applicable. Makhdoom Ali Khan can be appointed judicial assistance in the case. The court should be told whether the CM can be disqualified under this article,” remarked the CJP.
Sahiwal RPO told court that Khawar manika was stopped at the checkpoint but he acted contrary to the order. Manika also misbehaved with the police officials, he added.
“Did the Punjab IG barred you from going to the CM,” asked CJP. “No he did not,” replied the RPO.
Following the statements, the Supreme Court has also summoned Gojjar and Khawar Manika at 3pm.
