After the missing persons case, a number of people fear that anyone can be lifted at will by the police or other agencies at anytime.
However, there are a few things that should be kept in mind so that the unnecessary fear factor can be dealt with. First of all the police cannot keep you at a secret place, because once you are in their custody, your physical well being and the protection of your rights becomes their responsibility. If you come to any harm, or your rights are not respected in any way, the police are responsible. This is an important legal point to keep in mind.
Plus, at police stations it is mandatory to maintain a general diary that will indicate that at what time you were brought in and when the arrest was made. These points are important to retain because it can save you unnecessary trouble when caught in a problem.
ZULFIQAR HAIDER
Islamabad
