Raoof Hasan Granted Two-Day Physical Remand to FIA

1. Court Decision:
   • A district and sessions court in Islamabad granted a two-day physical remand of PTI’s Information Secretary, Raoof Hasan, to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
   • The remand was requested to recover devices allegedly used for anti-state propaganda.
2. Arrest Details:
   • Raoof Hasan was taken into custody by Islamabad Police from PTI’s Central Secretariat for his alleged role in disseminating anti-Pakistan propaganda through a digital media cell.
   • The police described PTI’s digital media center as a hub for international disinformation campaigns against Pakistan.
3. Party Reaction:
   • The arrest sparked strong condemnation from PTI, with party leaders, including Chairman Gohar Khan, National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, and former NA Speaker Asad Qaiser, vowing to fight for Hasan’s release.
4. Incident Background:
   • In May, Raoof Hasan was attacked by four individuals posing as transgender persons, an incident captured on CCTV.
5. Court Hearing:
   • The FIA prosecutor requested a 10-day physical remand, citing the need for thorough investigation.
   • Hasan’s defense, led by lawyer Latif Khosa, opposed the extended remand, questioning the lack of evidence and the necessity of a prolonged remand.
   • The court ultimately granted a two-day physical remand for Hasan and other PTI workers, while two female PTI workers were sent to jail on a 14-day judicial remand.
6. Case Details:
   • The FIA’s FIR, filed on the complaint of CTD Inspector Sajid Ikram, includes charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for glorification of an offense, cyber-terrorism, and hate speech.
   • The FIR alleges that Hasan, along with 11 other suspects, including PTI activists and media cell members, were involved in anti-state propaganda aimed at damaging Pakistan’s integrity and creating chaos.
   • The FIR states that the media cell, led by Hasan, launched daily online campaigns to incite the public against the state and the army.

Raoof Hasan, PTI’s Information Secretary, has been granted a two-day physical remand to the FIA for investigation into his alleged involvement in anti-state propaganda. The case has drawn significant political attention, with PTI leaders condemning the arrest and vowing to secure Hasan’s release. The FIA’s allegations highlight a broader concern about the use of social media to undermine state integrity and law enforcement efforts.

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