Lahore police raid Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sanam Javed and Alia Hamza’s residence in Lahore.
According to the initial information, the raid was initiated to recover an alleged mobile phone recovery from Sanam Javed and Alia Hamza’s home. In contrast, the mobile had been in police possession for over a year.
The situation surrounding Sanam Javed Khan and her family has escalated with heavy police presence at their residence. Her husband has been detained, and property damage is being reported as part of the raid. The police assert that the raid is to recover a mobile phone linked to a prior case; however, Sanam Javed’s family claims the mobile device was already surrendered to authorities 11 months ago.
The incident has raised concerns about the violation of privacy and the extreme measures being taken, which include physical coercion and disruption of personal property. Observers note that the police did not present a warrant upon entry, which has sparked further controversy and allegations of procedural impropriety.
Residents and the family describe the police’s actions as excessively forceful, potentially inciting community unrest. The family alleges that these actions are influenced by political motives, specifically instigated by prominent political figures, though this has not been officially confirmed.
The raid has led to significant public discourse about the role of law enforcement and the judiciary’s silence on potential constitutional violations, posing serious questions about the state of justice and governance in the region.
