Inquiry Launched Against Judge Hamayun Dilawar and His Family by Anti-Corruption Department

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has initiated an anti-corruption investigation into Judge Hamayun Dilawar and his family. The probe comes in the wake of Judge Dilawar’s recent decision in the Toshakhana case involving the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his wife, Bushra Bibi.

According to the investigation team, the KP Anti-Corruption Department has requested detailed information about Judge Hamayun Dilawar and his family’s assets from all relevant institutions. The inquiry aims to scrutinize the financial dealings and assets of Judge Dilawar and his family.

Barister Muhammad Ali Saif, spokesperson for the KP government, confirmed that the anti-corruption investigation was initiated following complaints against Judge Dilawar. He mentioned that the investigation is currently in its preliminary stages. If evidence of wrongdoing is found, further action will be taken; otherwise, the inquiry may be concluded.

The KP Anti-Corruption Department has requested records of the family’s properties, including:

• Union Council Mughund Khel: Details of development work in this area.
• Housing Society in Bannu: Records related to the development of a housing society on the family land.

Ahmed Sadiq, the lawyer representing the Dilawar family, has criticized the inquiry, claiming that Judge Hamayun and his family are being unfairly targeted. He asserted that the housing society is being developed on family-owned land following all legal procedures.

Sadiq further stated that the development work in Bannu, including bridges, was part of the provincial government’s annual development budget. He alleged that the Dilawar family is being singled out by the PTI government solely due to the Toshakhana case.

Background and Reactions

The matter being investigated reportedly has no legal issues since 1996, and all development projects were included in the annual development budgets by PTI ministers. The family’s land was confirmed to be ancestral, with ownership dating back to 1969, prior to the Toshakhana case.

Social Media and Public Reaction:

1. Social Media Outcry: The investigation has sparked significant discussions on social media, with many questioning the timing and motivations behind the inquiry. There is a divide between those supporting the investigation as a move towards accountability and those viewing it as political victimization.
2. Official Statements: The KP Anti-Corruption Department has released a statement emphasizing that their investigation is conducted following due process and that all involved parties will have the opportunity to present their cases.
3. Public Concerns: Concerns have been raised about whether the investigation might be influenced by political considerations given the high-profile nature of the Toshakhana case and its implications for PTI.

For further updates and discussions, follow:

• KP Anti-Corruption Department on their official website and Twitter.
• Bariister Muhammad Ali Saif’s Statements on Twitter and Facebook.

The investigation into Judge Hamayun Dilawar and his family’s assets highlights ongoing tensions and controversies within Pakistan’s political and judicial spheres. As the inquiry progresses, it will be crucial to observe how it impacts the broader political landscape and whether it leads to substantive findings or further political ramifications.