ISLAMABAD: Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameedm, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency was taken into military’s custody with the proceeding being carried out under the Army Act, the ISPR in a statement said on Monday.
A probe into complaints against the former spy chief was launched over the Top City case, following instructions from the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
“Complying with the orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan, a detailed court of inquiry, was undertaken by Pakistan Army, to ascertain correctness of complaints in Top City Case made against Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed,” read the statement issued by the military’s media wing.
“Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, under provisions of Pakistan Army Act.
“In addition, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post retirement have also been established. The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody.”
