Dr. Aamir Aziz released after one month in detention by unknown agency
Tuesday, 19 November 2002 20:18
Doctor Amir Aziz detained for 29 days over suspected links to top al-Qaeda militants was released at around early morning on 19 November, hours ahead of a second deadline for the government to produce him in court. Doctor Amir Aziz, an eminent orthopaedic surgeon who openly sympathised with the Taliban and gave them free medical treatment on trips to Afghanistan, was delivered to his residence before dawn in Lahore by Pakistani intelligence agents. "He has been released. He is now sleeping," were the only comments given by his mother.
Doctor Aamir's release came days after the Lahore High Court ordered the government to produce him and outline under what grounds he was being held. The government failed to produce him last Friday and was ordered again to bring him before the court today.
On behalf of all Abdalians, we wish to convey our best wishes to Aamir Aziz and his family for safe home-coming and pray for his quick recovery from this ordeal.