In a significant development related to the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings of Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hamid, the Pakistan Army has taken three additional retired officers into military custody. The arrests were confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.
Arrests for Violating Military Discipline:
- Expansion of FGCM Scope: The ISPR statement revealed that the retired officers were detained due to actions deemed prejudicial to military discipline. This move reflects the seriousness of the ongoing FGCM proceedings against Lt. Gen. (Retd) Faiz Hamid, suggesting broader implications for military conduct and discipline.
- Upholding Military Integrity: The detentions underscore the Army’s commitment to maintaining strict discipline and accountability within its ranks, even extending to retired personnel. The actions taken by the military highlight the importance of upholding the standards and values of the institution, regardless of rank or retirement status.
This latest development marks a deepening of the military’s internal disciplinary actions, signaling a rigorous approach to dealing with breaches of conduct and reinforcing the principles of military discipline within the ranks.