Faiz Hameed charge-sheeted for ‘political activities, abuse of power’
Hamid’s role in inciting unrest, including May 9, 2023, incident, under investigation, says ISPR
RAWALPINDI
On 12 August 2024, process of FGCM was initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) under provisions of Pakistan Army Act and in first place Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities, violations of Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s).
During the process, involvement of Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd), in events related to creating agitation and unrest, leading up to multiple incidents including but not limited to 9th May 2023 incident for fomenting instability; at the behest of and in collusion with vested political interests, is also being separately investigated.
Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) is being afforded with all legal rights as per the law. It may be mentioned here that after charge sheet the officer shall be prosecuted against and get punishment. Some political analysts believe that the former DG ISI may also take names of some of the PTI leaders responsible for the May 9 incidents. Even Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI is also likely to be named in this regard.