Faisalabad Man Jailed for 7 Years Over Harassment, Blackmail

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Faisalabad: A Faisalabad court on Thursday sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for harassing and blackmailing a girl by posting her objectionable photos on social media.

Additional Sessions Judge and Special Court Anti-Rape Judge Muhammad Iqbal Haral announced the verdict against 29-year-old Muhammad Junaid Qasim, a resident of Hajweri Town, after finding him guilty under multiple sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

According to the prosecution, Qasim had attempted to harass and blackmail the victim by uploading her objectionable pictures online. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered the case on the complaint of the victim’s father and submitted the challan in court after a detailed investigation.

After reviewing the evidence and witness statements, the court awarded:

Two years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 20 of PECA, along with a fine of Rs100,000, with a further three months’ simple imprisonment in case of default.

Three years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 21 of PECA, and a fine of Rs300,000, with an additional six months’ imprisonment if the fine is not paid.

Two years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 24 of PECA, and a fine of Rs100,000, with another three months’ imprisonment in case of non-payment.

The court also extended the benefit of Section 382-B of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to the convict, ordering that all sentences run concurrently.

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Court dismisses bail plea of Falak Javed in fake video case

A session court on Friday dismissed the post-arrest bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media activist Falak Javed in a case pertaining to the alleged uploading of a fake video of a provincial minister.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr. Sajida Ahmed heard the bail petition filed by the accused. 

During the hearing, the defence counsel argued for the release of his client whereas the prosecution opposed the request, stating that strong evidence was available against the accused.

After reviewing the case record and arguments, the court rejected the request for bail.

The case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) against Falak Javed, who is currently on judicial remand in jail. The activist had moved the court for bail, seeking release pending trial.