Pakistani lawyer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) representative Intizar Punjutha, missing since October, has been safely recovered by Attock police. This significant development comes after police intercepted a suspicious vehicle on GT Road, which led to a brief but tense standoff and the eventual rescue of Punjutha. His recovery has brought relief to PTI supporters and raised awareness of recent abduction incidents targeting political affiliates.
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Dramatic Rescue on GT Road
On GT Road in Attock, law enforcement signaled a vehicle to stop after observing suspicious behavior. The vehicle refused, triggering a brief chase before officers intercepted it. The abductors abandoned the vehicle, leaving Punjutha behind before fleeing the scene. Visibly weakened from the ordeal, the lawyer was immediately taken to a hospital for medical care. Authorities are now working to identify and apprehend those responsible for his abduction.
Legal Battle for Recovery
Punjutha’s disappearance had sparked legal action from his family and colleagues, who filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) demanding urgent intervention. During a recent hearing, the Additional Advocate General assured the court that Punjutha would be recovered by Saturday. Meanwhile, Islamabad’s Inspector General submitted a report detailing efforts to trace the lawyer’s whereabouts using mobile data and communication records, revealing a complex trail.
Mobile Data as a Clue
In an investigation report, the Islamabad police chief disclosed that Punjutha had three SIM cards registered under his name. One of these SIMs was traced to Peshawar and showed recent activation, with SMS activity recorded but no internet usage. In response, police collaborated with both the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) to track IP addresses associated with these numbers and trace any WhatsApp activity to locate him.
Ongoing Investigation to Catch Perpetrators
With Punjutha safely recovered, law enforcement is now focused on apprehending his kidnappers. The police are combing through evidence gathered from the intercepted vehicle and mobile data to identify the individuals behind the abduction.
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