Three more retired army officers have been taken into custody, as the court martial proceedings against former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed go on.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the move comes as part of a broader investigation into actions deemed contrary to military discipline.
According to the ISPR, the three retired army officers are being investigated for their involvement in activities that allegedly breached military conduct and contributed to political instability. "Further investigation is underway against the retired officers and their associates," a statement added.
The statement said the officers were taken into custody for their actions that breached military discipline. It also said that these officers and their associates are suspected of colluding to further political interests, potentially destabilizing the country.
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The ISPR emphasized that further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the involvement of these retired officers and their associates.
Later, the ISPR revealed the names of the three officers taken into military custody, including two brigadiers and a colonel. They were identified as Brigadier Ghaffar and Naeem were among the arrested officers. All three officers were alleged to have worked as messengers.
The three officers were involved in the coordination between a political party and Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, the ISPR revealed. It further said both the retired brigadiers belonged to Chakwal and were close to Faiz Hameed as his 'favourites'.
These officers were involved in political messaging and facilitation after their retirement.
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On August 12, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been placed under military custody as appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against him. The Pakistan Army has commenced the process of a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) to address charges brought against the retired officer.
According to the ISPR, complying with the orders of Supreme Court, a detailed court of inquiry was undertaken by the Pakistan Army to ascertain the correctness of complaints against Hameed in the Top City Case. "Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act," it added.
In addition, ISPR said, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post retirement have also been established.
"The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody," it added.
