The newly elevated Lahore High Court Chief Justice, Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry here Thursday, took suo motu action against police torture on students and teachers outside Punjab Assembly, and sought report from the inspector general of police till December 13. The CJ directed the IGP to submit a detailed report in writing, through an officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector General, of the incident.
While taking suo motu action, the CJ observed that courts, being custodians, are under a duty to ensure that the rights guaranteed to citizens are protected. He therefore directed the Advocate General Punjab to ensure compliance of this order and appear before the court to assist in the matter.
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