Islamabad police release Farrukh Khokhar after brief detention

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have released Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl leader Farrukh Khokhar after his brief detention for possessing illegal weapons.

Farrukh Khokhar, a prominent social figure from the twin-cities and also a cousin of of former senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, was detained at a checkpoint on the Srinagar Highway during routine checking, along with illegal weapons. He was later shifted to the Aabpara Police Station.

Aabpara Police Station House Officer Asim Ghaffar had said that Khokhar did not have a valid weapon licence at the time of arrest.

Later, Asim Ghaffar said that Farrukh Khokhar’s SMG permit was not with him at the time of his arrest but was brought from his home by someone on his behalf. He said that Khokhar’s weapon is licensed and he was released.

It is worth noting that a few months ago, Farrukh Khokhar — associated with the prominent political center, Khokhar House in Rawalpindi — had met Maulana Fazlur Rehman and officially joined the JUI-F.

Farrukh Khokhar belongs to the family of former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Nawaz Khokhar and former senator and former spokesperson of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar.

He is the nephew of Nawaz Khokhar, cousin of Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, and son of Imtiaz Khokhar, also known as Taji Khokhar.

Farrukh Khokhar formally joined the JUI-F on July 19 at an event held at Dera Taji Khokhar near the old Islamabad airport. The ceremony was attended by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who welcomed Khokhar into the party fold.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Khokhar’s inclusion would strengthen the party’s presence in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

“This decision reflects the growing political strength of JUI-F in the twin cities. We welcome Farrukh Khokhar’s support and believe it will give new momentum to our movement,” the JUI-F chief stated.

Addressing the gathering, Farrukh Khokhar praised Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s leadership and political vision, saying he was inspired by the chief’s commitment to Islamic values and national integrity.

Khokhar noted that although his family has a political background — with his father affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — he was personally drawn to JUI-F.

“I was deeply impressed by Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s stance on Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, as well as his support for the Pakistan Army during the war with India, which left a lasting impact on me,” Khokhar said.