chhra police have registered a case against four officials for allegedly leaking information related to the arrest of Waseem Akhtar. The incident has raised concerns about the misuse of authority in high-profile investigations.
According to the FIR, the accused include two station house officers and two other officials. They are identified as Ikhlaq, Umar Hayat, Mohsin Raza, and Javed. The case alleges that these officers were involved in leaking information that could have compromised the investigation into a major jewellery theft.
The FIR states that the leaking information caused significant damage to the ongoing probe. All four officials were part of the team assigned to investigate the theft, which occurred in Lahore’s Ichhra Bazar in December 2025.
The jewellery theft involved Waseem Akhtar, a trusted jeweller, who allegedly stole around 20 kilograms of gold from fellow traders. CCTV footage showed Akhtar carrying bags filled with gold worth nearly Rs1 billion. The suspect later disappeared but was arrested in Islamabad.
Authorities say the alleged leaking information could have alerted the suspect or interfered with the recovery of the stolen gold. Police emphasize that breaches of protocol in sensitive cases can undermine public trust in law enforcement.
The FIR also mentions charges of misuse of authority. Officials stress that all members of the investigative team are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, especially in high-profile cases.
Law enforcement sources say the investigation against the four accused officers is ongoing. They may face departmental and legal action depending on the findings of the inquiry.
This case highlights the risks associated with leaking information in criminal investigations. Authorities are urging officers to follow proper procedures to ensure justice and maintain the integrity of investigations.
The Ichhra Bazar theft remains one of the most high-profile jewellery heists in Lahore, and police say they are committed to completing the case despite internal challenges.
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