The bailiff has submitted the report. According to the report, Muhammad detenu, was found standing in the premises of the Police Post. The detenu had told the bailiff that he was in the custody of the police since about a month and so were his cattle. However, he did not complain any sort of maltreatment by the police.
2. Muhammad Ayub, S.I. Informed the bailiff that he had not summoned the detenu, nor he was required in any case and that the cattle were also not brought by him. He also informed the bailiff that the cattle were brought by somebody else while found moving unattended.
3. The S.I. Has stated in Court that Muhammad is not required in any case. He has repeated the story narrated by him to the bailiff about the cattle having been brought by somebody else. He has stated that Muhammad was asked by him to take away the cattle after giving proof of his ownership and since he had not produced any proof, the cattle were not released by him. However, he conceded that he had not taken any steps for disposal of the cattle in accordance with law. He has further stated that he is prepared to return the cattle to the detenu.
4. Since Muhammad is not required by the police in any case, he is set at liberty and may go wherever he likes.
5. The Sub-Inspector is directed to hand over the cattle to the petitioner, who claims the ownership, on the identification of the Lambardar of the village of the petitioner.
The petitioner and the detenu have been informed that they may proceed against the respondents in any manner, for alleged illegal detention of Muhammad, if so advised.
The petition stands disposed of.
6. However, it is directed that a copy of the petition, a copy of the report of the bailiff and a copy of the order may be sent to the S.S.P., Faisalabad, who will look into the matter and also the conduct of the police officials.