Retired Military Officers Arrested in Ongoing Court-Martial of Former ISI Chief

Three retired military officers are detained amid court-martial proceedings against former ISI chief Lt.Gen. (retd) Faiz Hameed, accused of victimising a housing society owner. Investigations continue into their alleged collaboration with political interests.

Three retired military personnel have been taken into military custody as part of the ongoing court-martial proceedings against former ISI chief, Lt. General (retired) Faiz Hameed. He is accused of victimising the owner of a private housing society, ARY News reported, citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

"In connection with the FGCM proceedings of Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, three retired officers are also in military custody for their actions prejudicial to military discipline," the military's media affairs wing said.

According to sources, the detained officers include two brigadiers, Ghaffar and Naeem, and a colonel. These officers allegedly acted as messengers and coordinated between a political party and Lt Gen (retd) Hameed. Both brigadiers were from Chakwal and considered 'favourites' of Hameed.

The ISPR announced the arrest of the former ISI chief for alleged land grabbing and snatching valuables. Appropriate disciplinary action under the Pakistan Army Act has been initiated against him, as stated by the ISPR.

(With inputs from agencies.)