Amnesty International calls for inquiry into Shahbaz Gill’s torture allegations

LONDON: Global human rights organization Amnesty International has expressed concern over the alleged torture on PTI leader Shahbaz Gill.

In a tweet, Amnesty International South Asia said it is concerned about the allegations of torture being made by the lawyers of Shahbaz Gill. It called for an immediate, effective and impartial inquiry investigating these claims.

PAKISTAN: Amnesty International is concerned about the allegations of torture being made by the lawyers of @SHABAZGIL, and calls for an immediate, effective and impartial inquiry investigating these claims.

— Amnesty International South Asia (@amnestysasia) August 19, 2022

PTI Chairman Imran Khan has expressed grave concern over the torture and mistreatment of Shahbaz Gill. He has instructed his legal adviser Babar Awan to handle the situation and hold a press conference over the allegations.

A local court in Islamabad on Friday suspended Shahbaz Gill’s physical remand and ordered shifting him to PIMS. The court said Gill was not in good health and was brought in a hospital. The court has deferred the matter till Monday and order to conduct a medical examination again.

Shahbaz Gill was brought to court on a wheelchair. He was also prevented from wearing an oxygen mask and shows signs of breathlessness. Police refused to allow him wearing a mask in court, leading to a brief altercation with his lawyers.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has also sought a report from the inspector general of Islamabad police regarding allegations of torture during the remand on Shehbaz Gill.

The court issued a notice to the additional superintendent and medical officer of the Adiala Jail and sought explanation from them for not immediately implementing order of Islamabad sessions judge.

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