Pakistan, July 23 -- LAHORE - Chief Justice Aalia Neelum of the Lahore High Court has ordered Inspector General (IG) Punjab to thoroughly review recent police encounters conducted by the Counter Crime Department (CCD). The instruction came during the hearing of a petition filed by Farhat Bibi, whose relative was killed in an alleged encounter.

During the hearing, IG Punjab appeared in court, and Assistant Advocate General Muhammad Waqas Umar submitted a report. The court was informed that a police vehicle transporting the suspect had a flat tire when the accused's accomplices attacked, leading to his death in crossfire. However, the petitioner's lawyer claimed the accused was in custody and killed unlawfully.

The lawyer also expressed f...