The Lahore High Court (LHC) has requested a response from Sialkot’s District Police Officer (DPO) regarding a petition concerning the alleged kidnapping of Sambrial Press Club Chairman Rana Shahid Mahmood, on Wednesday.
Justice Ali Baqir Najafi presided over the hearing, which was initiated by Rana Fraz, the son of the missing journalist.
Previously, the judge had directed the police to produce Mahmood before the court and had postponed the hearing until August 6, 2024.
During today’s proceedings, the police informed the court that they have yet to locate Rana Shahid Mahmood. They mentioned that geo-fencing efforts are ongoing and that they are awaiting the forensic report on the CCTV footage.
Justice Najafi subsequently requested a reply from the DPO and adjourned the hearing.
It is noteworthy that Rana Shahid Mahmood was abducted on July 1, 2024, from a local restaurant in Sambrial.
