In Kenya, the High Court of Jiado has decided to investigate the murder case at the request of Arshad Sharif's widow, in which hosher revelations have been made. A Kenyan court has acquitted the well-known Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif after he was shot dead by police officers. Widow Jawaria Siddiq has been ordered to pay one million Kenyan shillings, which is about 78 thousand US dollars, as compensation, but after this decision, the question is what will happen now and whether this decision can be implemented or not. So far, there has been no reaction to this decision from the Kenyan police, the government lawyer or the Policing Oversite Authority.
The Kenyan court rejected the statement of the police in which it was said that Arshad Sharif's car was fired on the basis of mistaken identity, we were considering this car as the car of the kidnappers. Rejecting the police's claim that the killing was a result of mistaken identity, he ordered an investigation against the law enforcement agencies and security agencies.
The Kenyan court, in its decision, ordered to investigate the conspiracy to kill Arshad Sharif with precision and depth, and said that strict disciplinary action should be taken against the police and security agencies. The judge of the Kenyan court, Justice Stella said, And everyone is equal before the law.
It should be remembered that in October 2022, Arshad Sharif was killed by police firing on a vehicle passing near a checkpoint in Nairobi and surprisingly, the driver sitting with him was not even slightly injured.
The Nairobi police chief claimed that while searching for the abductors of a child, the police targeted the vehicle carrying Arshad Sharif for failing to stop despite signals.
On which Arshad Sharif's widow and journalist Jawaria Siddiq filed a case against the elite police unit, in which it was said that Arshad Sharif's murder was not based on mistaken identity but planned. On April 30 this year, this case In the second hearing, the lawyers had completed their arguments, while the decision of the case was reserved in the third hearing held on May 8, which was announced yesterday after two months.
Background of the case
This case was filed by Arshad Sharif's second wife Jawaria Siddique through her lawyer Ovichal against the GSU Journal Service Unit and 5 policemen named in the murder in a Kenyan court on October 19 last year. The Attorney General of Kenya, Director of Public Prosecutions, IG National Police Service, Independent Police, National Police Service Commission were made parties in the application. In the preliminary hearing held in December, the court asked all the parties, including the police and other accused, for detailed answers. Notices were issued.
According to the petitioner Jawaria Siddique, four international organizations including ICFJ, IWMF, Media Defense and Women Journalism, along with two Kenyan journalism organizations Union of Journalists and Correspondence Association, also supported her.
In Kenya we got justice, wife Jawaria Siddique
Jawaria Arshad, the wife of the deceased Arshad Sharif, said on her YouTube channel, "We won the case." The Kenyan court acknowledged that the Kenyan police did not submit satisfactory responses. Justice was done in Kenya and now justice is yet to be done in Pakistan. The real killers of my husband are the ones who named Arshad Sharif in 16 cases in Pakistan and due to which my husband had to leave the country.
What was the position taken by the lawyers of wife Jawaria Siddique in the Kenyan court
It was contended in the petition that firing at the vehicle was a criminal act by the police as the kidnappers' vehicle was being searched by the police. Arshad Sharif's car was fired on, instead of which the model and number plate were different. The reasons given by the police for the murder of Arshad Sharif are vague and vague, so the murder should be investigated carefully. It is not yet clear why Arshad Sharif was shot even though the bullet could have been hit on the tire. The lawyer also raised the question why the bullets only hit Arshad Sharif and the driver's hair was not hit and then the police. Why was the car allowed to go with the dead body? Why was the driver not forced to stop the vehicle?
When was Arshad Sharif killed?
Anchor and journalist Arshad Sharif was killed by police firing in Kenya on October 23, 2022. The Kenyan police said in a press conference that Arshad Sharif's car was hit by police bullets due to mistaken identity. Not only did I stay these officials, but their jobs were also restored.
Why did Arshad Sharif go to Kenya?
Arshad Sharif had moved from Pakistan to Dubai in August 2022 after several cases were registered against him and after staying there for some time, he mysteriously and quietly moved to Kenya. Lived there with a friend. Not many people were aware of their presence and movements in Kenya. His family also did not have concrete information in this regard.
Strong supporters of Tehreek-e-Insaf and Imran Khan
Arshad Sharif is considered a staunch supporter of Tehreek-e-Insaaf and has emerged as a staunch supporter of PTIA since Imran Khan's government was overthrown by a no-confidence motion. Arshad Sharif has been trolled on social media for criticizing Tehreek-e-Insaf and Imran Khan, but later his relationship with PTI became quite pleasant.
Brother of martyred soldier
Arshad Sharif's brother, Major Ashraf Shaheed, was posted in Bannu, when he got the news of his father's death, he left for home. When this information reached home, the father's funeral prayer was stopped and later the father and son were buried together.
Unsolved questions
Many questions remain unsolved in the Arshad Sharif case. Why did they choose a country like Kenya where there is insecurity and terrorism and it is not very safe for journalists.
It is said that Arshad Sharif's reason for leaving the UAE was not to extend his visa and to send him back to Pakistan, but the concrete facts in this regard are still hidden.
This question also stands in its place through whom they went in Kenya. In this regard, the names of a few people also came out, but the details have not been revealed yet.
The verdict is a warning to Kenyans police officials
The court decision is a victory for Kenyans who want police accountability.
It is also a good decision for the rule of law and it shows the bravery of the Kenyan judiciary.
This decision will have a big impact on the police culture in Kenya, it is a warning shot to Kenyan police officers, no matter how long it takes to get justice, police brutality will no longer be tolerated.
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