A local court on Monday remanded Farhan Ghani, the brother of Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani, in police custody till August 28 in connection with a torture case.
Farhan Ghani was produced before the judicial magistrate after being arrested in Karachi. Police requested physical remand, citing the need for further investigation into the allegations of assault and torture. The court approved the request and directed police to present the accused again on August 28.
According to police, the case involves accusations of torture and assault during a personal dispute. The complainant alleged that Farhan and his associates physically attacked him, leaving him injured. The case was registered under sections related to violence and criminal intimidation.
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Saeed Ghani, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has not yet issued an official statement regarding his brother’s arrest and remand. Political observers note that the case has attracted significant attention due to Ghani’s role in the Sindh cabinet.
The court has ordered the police to submit a detailed investigation report on the next hearing scheduled for August 28. The case is expected to remain in the spotlight given the involvement of a provincial minister’s family member.
