Former ISI Chief Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hamid Taken into Military Custody for Court Martial

The Pakistan Army has taken former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hamid into custody, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Monday.

The ISPR stated that, following the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a thorough court of inquiry was conducted by the Pakistan Army to investigate the complaints made against Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hamid in connection with the Top City Case.

As a result of the inquiry, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against the former spymaster under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act. The statement further noted that multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act post-retirement have also been established against the former general, who previously served as the Peshawar Corps Commander.

“The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated, and Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hamid has been taken into military custody,” the ISPR confirmed.