
By Irum Saleem
The case of murder and aiding and abetting against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader and former federal minister Moonis Elahi in Gujrat has been proved false.
After the sworn statements of the plaintiff and witnesses, the court in Gujrat cancelled warrant of arrest and proclamation order against Moonis Elahi.
The dismissal of a fabricated murder case against Moonis Elahi highlights the systematic targeting of the Elahi family by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regime. The case, marred by dubious claims and procedural irregularities, demonstrates how political vendettas have overshadowed justice under the current government.
چوہدری مونس الہی کیخلاف قتل کا مقدمہ جھوٹا ثابت ہوگیا۔۔۔
— Shehr Bano Official (@OfficialShehr) January 15, 2025
Fake case was registered against @MoonisElahi6 just to blackmail him and his family but this family make history and stood with @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/AqwiXPC1db
چوہدری مونس الہی کیخلاف قتل کا مقدمہ جھوٹا ثابت ہوگیا۔۔۔چوہدری مونس الٰہی کے خلاف قتل اور معاونت کے مقدمہ کا فیصلہ جاری
— Shakir Mehmood Awan (@ShakirAwan88) January 15, 2025
عدالت نے مدعی کے بیان کے بعد مونس الٰہی کے خلاف دیا گیا فیصلہ واپس لے لیا
گجرات کے سیکشن 30 کے مجسٹریٹ سیف اللہ تارڑ نے درخواست پر سماعت کی
مونس الٰہی کی… pic.twitter.com/P3esbZTOOP
پی ٹی آئی رہنما مونس الٰہی کے خلاف گجرات میں درج قتل و معاونت کا مقدمہ جھوٹا ثابت ہو گیا
— Arslan Baloch (@balochi5252) January 15, 2025
عدالت نے مدعی اور گواہان کے بیانات حلفی کے بعد مونس الٰہی کو اشتہاری قرار دینے کا فیصلہ واپس لے لیا pic.twitter.com/rGjbqh2HPW
چودھری مونس الہیٰ کیخلاف جو کیس تھا، وہ قتل میرے گاؤں میں ہوا تھا، نشے کے عادی ایک شخص نے فائرنگ کی، ایک شخص موقع پر دوسرا اسپتال میں دم توڑ گیا۔ قاتل بعد میں پراسرار طور پر گجرات جیل میں فوت ہو گیا، سارا علاقہ جانتا ہے کہ قتل کی اصل وجہ کیا تھی، مونس الہیٰ کو صرف سیاسی انتقام… https://t.co/V867CI6aUA
— Ahmad Warraich (@ahmadwaraichh) January 15, 2025
The murder case was registered on June 29, 2023, implicating Moonis Elahi, despite the fact that he had been residing abroad since December 28, 2022.
This timeline alone casts serious doubt on the legitimacy of the allegations. The police, allegedly acting under political influence, falsely implicated Moonis Elahi and manipulated his arrest warrant on September 14, 2023, followed by a proclamation order on September 19, 2023.
Moonis Elahi’s mother, Begum Qaisara Elahi, filed an appeal against these actions, pointing out that the case was fabricated with malafide intent. She argued that the charges were politically motivated and aimed at maligning her family, which has been under consistent pressure from the ruling regime.
In a significant turn of events, the plaintiff Muhammad Akram and key witnesses Muhammad Asjad and Sajjad Ashraf submitted sworn affidavits categorically denying Moonis Elahi’s involvement. They stated that he was not their accused and that they did not want any proceedings against him. Muhammad Akram accused the police of malafidely involving Moonis Elahi and obtaining arrest warrants through illegal means.
These revelations underscore the extent to which state machinery was allegedly used to persecute political opponents. The plaintiff and witnesses’ statements unequivocally exposed the politically motivated nature of the case.
Considering the sworn statements, Additional Sessions Judge Gujrat Saifullah Tarar accepted Begum Qaisara Elahi’s petition and canceled the arrest warrant and proclamation order against Moonis Elahi.
This decision not only vindicates Moonis Elahi but also highlights the misuse of law enforcement and judicial systems for political purposes under the PML-N regime.
The Elahi family, a prominent political rival of the Sharif family, has faced relentless targeting since the PML-N returned to power. Moonis Elahi, a senior PTI leader, has been vocal in criticizing the regime, making him a prime target. The ruling party’s use of fake cases, arrests, and coercive measures against opposition figures, including Moonis Elahi, reflects a broader strategy to suppress dissent.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of weaponizing state institutions against political opponents. The PML-N’s tactics of using fabricated cases to silence critics not only undermine democratic norms but also erode public trust in the justice system.
The dismissal of this case is a victory for justice but raises critical questions about the misuse of power by the PML-N regime.
It is imperative for democratic institutions and civil society to resist such practices and ensure accountability for those who exploit the justice system for political gains. The Elahi family’s ordeal exemplifies the need for impartiality and fairness in governance, free from political bias and vendettas. PAK DESTINY