The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case related to allegations of spreading misleading claims against state institutions and damaging their reputation.
Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for CM KP in PECA case
ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case related to allegations of spreading misleading claims against state institutions and damaging their reputation.
The court ordered authorities to arrest Afridi and produce him before the court after he failed to appear during the proceedings. The case was heard by Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah.
During the hearing, the court expressed concern over Afridi’s continued absence and warned that stricter legal action could follow if he does not appear at the next hearing.
The judge stated that if Sohail Afridi fails to attend the court again, proceedings to declare him a proclaimed offender will be initiated.
According to court records, the case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The allegations relate to statements that allegedly misled the public and harmed the reputation of state institutions.
During the hearing, the court reviewed the status of the case and noted Afridi’s non-appearance despite previous opportunities to attend. Following the proceedings, the judge issued non-bailable arrest warrants and ordered the relevant authorities to execute them.
The court adjourned further proceedings untill September 3, when progress on the arrest warrants and the accused’s appearance will be reviewed.
