On Thursday, a local court granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a two-day physical remand of human rights activist Sarim Burney on human trafficking charges. Investigation Officer Chaudhry Bilal presented Burney before Judicial Magistrate Khaleequ Zaman, requesting a 14-day remand in police custody.
Burney’s counsel argued that the case against him was fabricated and sought his discharge. However, the court denied this request, granting a two-day remand instead. The court also instructed the investigating officer to submit a progress report at the next hearing, maintaining a focus on the ongoing investigation.
As per the media reports, Sarim Burney was apprehended by the Anti-Human Trafficking Police upon his arrival at Karachi Airport earlier this week. Details surrounding the arrest remain unclear, with sources alleging Burney’s involvement in serious crimes, including human trafficking.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) reportedly monitored his movements for an extended period before taking him into custody. Burney, who recently arrived from the United States, was whisked away by authorities upon disembarking.
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