ISLAMABAD: Speaking of his ‘custodial torture’, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati appeared before Supreme Court’s (SC) human rights cell and stated his honour had been ripped apart and he was living like a “breathing corpse”.

Talking to media outside apex court, Swati said, “I live and die every day. Arshad Sharif has been martyred, why was I left alive?” Senator got emotionally overwhelmed during talk, stating that he has been unable to sleep. “Every time I fall asleep, I wake up 15 minutes later,” PTI Senator said, adding that he will not give up until those who did wrong to him are brought to justice. “My honour was shattered in a blow. I ask, is a tweet my only crime?” he said.

Swati submitted a written reply in SC including medical reports as well as other documents and also met director general of human rights cell. In his written reply, PTI leader stated that three masked men took him from his home to an unknown location, stripped him naked and made videos of him.

“When I regained consciousness, one person was asking other to tell sector commander and General Faisal that Swati is half dead,” Senator further wrote.

Swati further mentioned that he offered concerned judge to show torture marks on his sensitive parts, but honourable judge did not mention marks anywhere in his judgment.

Senator pleaded that medical board before which he was presented gave a misleading report. He also maintained that silence regarding his physical condition in report is a question mark. Swati, in his written reply has also demanded strict action against violators of fundamental rights.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 04 2022

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