IHC reopens Pattoki AC death case
Orders fresh autopsy; says genuine questions over AC's death remain unanswered
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered a new post-mortem examination for Assistant Commissioner Furqan Ahmed, whose body was buried in Islamabad's H-8 Cemetery about a year ago. The court instructed the District Magistrate to complete the procedure within a 10-day timeframe. Furqan Ahmed passed away on August 31, 2025, at a rest house after concluding relief operations in flood-stricken regions.
His demise sparked numerous questions regarding the true cause of his death. Furqan's father has undertaken legal action over the past year to uncover the circumstances and cause of his son's death. Justice Shahrukh Arjumand issued this directive following a petition submitted by the deceased's father. The court acknowledged that the deceased's body was indeed buried at the H-8 Cemetery, making exhumation and subsequent medical investigation a matter within Islamabad's jurisdiction.
Consequently, the court ordered the establishment of a medical board, comprising relevant authorities, Furqan Ahmed's father or his representative, and the investigating officer from Kasur. The court emphasized that the death of the Pattoki AC cannot simply be deemed an administrative dispute, as questions persist about the actual cause of his demise.
Despite nearly a year having elapsed since his death, no definitive or satisfactory response has been provided by the relevant authorities, according to the court's judgment.
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