Developments in Osama Satti case
April 12, 2021: Osama Satti murder case was heard in ATC Islamabad.
There is a big relief for the policemen who shot dead student Osama Satti, the petitions of the accused to remove the provisions of terrorism were accepted. Anti-terrorism court decided to remove the provisions of terrorism and transfer the case to Sessions Court.
A case has been registered by the victim’s father Naveed Satti, against 5 accused police officers according to the murder and terrorism code. An inquiry report has been issued. In the inquiry report of the Judicial Commission, the officials of the Anti-Terrorism Squad Islamabad have been held responsible for the murder of Osama Satti. The Judicial Inquiry Report recommended that the five officials be prosecuted under terrorism provisions.
The Chief Commissioner submitted the report to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rana Muhammad Waqas conducted the judicial inquiry. The Chief Commissioner also sent a summary of the judicial inquiry into the case to a High Court judge. The concerned SP and DSP showed irresponsibility, action should be taken against both the officers, public reaction on Osama Satti case was strong, the accused should be prosecuted under the Anti-Terrorism Act.