Inamur Rahim

Inam-ur-Rahim
Born1954 (age 71–72)
Pakistan
OccupationLawyer

Lieutenant colonel Inam-ur-Raheemor Inamur Rahim is a Pakistani lawyer and former military officer who served in the Pakistan Army.

Raheem has previously filed numerous petitions. He has fought for the recovery of missing persons and against administrative orders of the armed forces. He was also the counsel in petitions filed against court-martial proceedings about the GHQ attack and convictions of Pakistan Navy officers.

Career

In 2012, as he was returning from a family funeral to his home in Rawalpindi. Three vehicles surrounded his taxi, in which six men, allegedly affiliated with Pakistan Army, came out and beat Raheem. Later, he was expelled from Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society.

In December 2019, he was again abducted by 8 to 10 military personnel in Rawalpindi from his home.

On 10 January 2020, the Lahore High Court declared the detention of lawyer illegal and order the military to immediately release him. On 12 January 2019, the federal government challenged the decision. On 14 January 2020, the Supreme Court of Pakistan suspended the decision of Lahore High Court.

Personal life

He is a practicing Muslim.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Masood, Salman; Walsh, Declan (15 November 2012). "A Pakistani Lawyer Takes on the Army and Pays in Bruises". New York Times.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Supreme Court suspends LHC orders for release of missing persons' advocate - Pakistan". Dawn.Com. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  3. ↑ "Court verdict on lawyer's release". Daily times. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  4. ↑ "Col Inam staging drama for fame: security officials". www.thenews.com.pk.
  5. ↑ "Ex-Servicemen Society disowns Colonel Inam". The Nation. 16 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "Missing persons' lawyer Col (r) Rahim abducted by unidentified men in Rawalpindi: son | Pakistan". Geo.tv. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  7. ↑ "Lawyer abducted from home - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  8. ↑ "LHC orders military authorities to release detained lawyer - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  9. ↑ "Govt challenges LHC order on lawyer's release - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.