ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday fixed the hearing of ex-Pakpattan district police officer (DPO) Rizwan Gondal transfer case for September 17. The court will conduct the proceedings over the inquiry report submitted by former Punjab Police inspector general (IG) Syed Kaleem Imam. The report comprising more than 27 pages contains statements of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, Ahsan Jameel Iqbal Gujjar (a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader from Gujranwala and close friend of Maneka), CM’s Personal Staff Officer (PSO) Umar, Chief Security Officer (CSO) Haider Ali, Khawar Maneka, his son, daughter and police officers. Affidavits of former Pakpattan’s DPO and Sahiwal regional police officer (RPO) have also been made part of the report. Earlier, former Pakpattan District Police Officer (DPO) Rizwan Gondal had submitted his written reply before the inquiry committee, stating he hadn’t committed any offence. As per the reply submitted by Gondal, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar called a meeting at CM’s House soon after the controversial-ridden altercation. The reply stated that an irrelevant person was also present in the meeting who posed extraneous questions. The reply also revealed Gondal was indulged in verbal duel with RPO during the same meeting. Sources privy to the Police Department stated Gondal was allegedly pressurised by officials to visit Manika’s residence to seek forgiveness. During the same huddle, the decision was made to change Pakpattan DPO as Gondal refused to tender apology. Gondal asserted Manika family hurled expletives at police officials. On the very next day, personal secretary of the Punjab CM telephoned DPO to relinquish charge. After 20 minutes, DIG Headquarters released order directing Gondal to relinquish charge as Pakpattan DPO with immediate effect. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar had taken suo motu notice of the transfer. Published in Daily Times, September 15th 2018.