Two eye-witnesses could not have been mentioned in such a promptly lodged F.I.R. if they had not been with the deceased persons at the time of their death.

This promptitude in reporting the matter to the police also establishes the presence of the witnesses at the place of occurrence and supports their narrative. In this regard, reference is made to the judgment in the case titled as “Muhammad Waris v. The State” (2008 SCMR 784) wherein the August Supreme Court of Pakistan was pleased to observe as under:-- 

“The names of the said two eye-witnesses could not have been mentioned in such a promptly lodged F.I.R. if they had not been with the deceased persons at the time of their death.”

 Part of Judgement of

IN THE LAHORE HIGH COURT, RAWALPINDI BENCH, RAWALPINDI.
Crl. Appeal-Against Conviction-PPC
141-17
2020 LHC 1925