LAHORE – A judicial magistrate at the district courts has formally framed charges against the accused, including Falak Javed and Atiq Riaz, in a case involving the circulation of a fake video of Punjab Provincial Minister Azma Bokhari.
Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo presided over the hearing of the case and framed charges against the nominated suspects. The court also summoned prosecution witnesses to appear at the next hearing.
The accused are facing charges for allegedly creating and circulating a fake video of the provincial minister on social media platforms.
National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) HAD already submitted the challan (charge sheet) in the district court, and the trial would now proceed with the recording of evidence.
Falak Javed Khan, social media activist and sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sanam Javed was arrested by National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency NCCIA for allegedly defaming government officials and state institutions.
Falak was reportedly hiding for last few weeks in Islamabad. She was moving between Sukh Chayn Residence and Kazani Heights apartments.
PTI reacted strongly, condemning the arrest as illegal and calling for her immediate release. Sanam Javed called her sister’s arrest as an outright “abduction,” extending support to accused as “a staunch supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and a fearless voice for many in Pakistan.”
She urged masses to raise their voice for Falak Javed, saying her life is in serious danger. We strongly condemn this unlawful abduction and demand justice and her immediate release,” Sanam wrote, highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding her sister’s arrest.
Earlier, journalist Hassan Ayub had posted on X that Falak had engaged in “illegal activities” on social media, making “false allegations against government personalities and state institutions” in violation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). He said police investigation is ongoing to uncover the facts, stating, “The law is equal for everyone and they will have to answer for their actions.”
Despite growing uproar, authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the arrest, leaving supporters and the public anxiously awaiting updates.
