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Police register defamation case against Sami Ibrahim
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 21 May 2022
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The police in Attock have registered a defamation case against journalist Sami Ibrahim. The charges stem from statements allegedly made in his YouTube vlog against judiciary and armed forces.Summary
ATTOCK—The local police have registered a defamation case against journalist Sami Ibrahim under Sections 505, 131, and 499 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The sections deal with statements that promote enmity, hatred, and attempting to draw a soldier, sailor, or airman from his duty.
In an FIR lodged by advocate Akhtar Javaid, a resident of Attock city, the complainant said that he viewed 'Canadian Pak News,' a YouTube channel of Ibrahim, two weeks ago.
"The views and opinions expressed in the vlog are against right of speech with bad attention and used obnoxious words against judiciary and armed forces," the complainant stated.
Asking the police to take legal action, the complainant further said in the FIR that Ibrahim had hatched a conspiracy and spread rumors against state institutions.
Key Points
- Defamation case registered under Sections 505, 131, and 499.
- Complainant cites offensive remarks against judiciary and armed forces.
- Case initiated by advocate Akhtar Javaid based on a YouTube vlog.
- Accusations include conspiracy and spreading rumors against state institutions.
- Legal action sought by local resident regarding the statements made.
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