Falak Javed arrested in Azma Bokhari fake video case, confirms lawyer

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) social media activist Falak Javed Khan in connection with a case involving doctored videos of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, her lawyer said on Wednesday.

According to PTI, Khan was detained in Islamabad on Tuesday night. Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, her counsel, confirmed the arrest, stating that legal proceedings would be pursued in Lahore District Court. He added that his team would oppose any request for physical remand by the NCCIA.

The case dates back to July 2024, when Bokhari filed a complaint alleging that manipulated images and videos of her had been circulated online. She claimed that Khan was responsible for editing and spreading the content, which she said damaged her reputation and violated her constitutional rights.

Bokhari had petitioned the court last year, seeking action under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). She argued that despite a request to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), no action had initially been taken against those involved.

“The matter is being reviewed from all angles,” Ashfaq told Dawn.com, stressing that Khan would receive full legal support.

The Lahore District Court is expected to hear the case on Thursday.