LAHORE: In a recent development, a case of theft of fertilizer sacks, cots, and a sofa against former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has come to light.
According to media reports, an FIR has been registered in Police Station Pind Dadankhan of Jhelum District, alleging that Fawad Chaudhry, along with his associates, forcibly entered the camp of Shahid Asif, the brother of Chaudhry Nauman Asif, on November 30, 2020. They allegedly stole six sacks of urea, six sacks of DAP, beds, and a sofa set before handing over the possession of the house to Juma Khan Baloch.
Separately, Islamabad Session Court has sent former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand in connection with a fraud case against him. During the hearing, Fawad Chaudhry’s wife, Haba Chaudhry, was present in the courtroom, along with his lawyers, Faisal Chaudhry and Ali Bukhari. The former federal minister was presented in the court of Judicial Magistrate Islamabad after a one-day physical remand for the fraud case. Justice rejected Fawad Chaudhry’s request for further physical remand and ordered him to be transferred to Adiala Jail on 14-day judicial remand.
Fawad Chaudhry was arrested from his house on November 4 in connection with a case registered against him at Abpara police station for allegedly receiving a bribe of 50 lakh rupees (approximately $37,500) for securing a government job.
These developments highlight the ongoing legal challenges faced by former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry. The theft and fraud cases against him are still under investigation, and it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact his political career.
