Concerns rise as journalist Matiullah Jan's detention lacks transparency

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 November 2024 |  JP Staff Report

Matiullah Jan, a journalist, was detained by Islamabad police under unclear circumstances. His family has reported difficulties in obtaining the FIR related to his case.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—The son of journalist Matiullah Jan has alleged that police are withholding a copy of the FIR registered against his father following his abduction.

In an application filed at the G-9 police station, Matiullah's son reported the abduction of his father by "unknown individuals dressed in plain clothes." Later, it was revealed that Matiullah Jan was in the custody of Islamabad police, and a formal case had been lodged against him.

Speaking to the BBC, Matiullah’s son shared that his father was initially held at the Margalla police station, where his mother and sister were briefly allowed to meet him. However, he said that Matiullah Jan was subsequently moved to an undisclosed location, and the family remains without access to the FIR.

The incident has sparked widespread concern over the treatment of journalists and the lack of transparency from law enforcement.