Summary SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam was martyred in a powerful blast on expressway near Essa Nagri cemetery.
ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast in Karachi that resulted in the killing of four cops including SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam on Thursday. Country’s prominent political leadership including Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, and Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan also condemned the blast while expressing grief for the martyrs.
The prime minister further said that such attacks will not harm determination of law enforcements agencies to fight terrorism.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said that Karachi police has lost a brave officer today. Memon also paid tributes and condemned the attack. “Residents of the metropolis salute him for his fearless fight and martyrdom against the terrorists,” he said.
Provincial minister further added that the incident hasn’t shaken the courage and determination of Sindh police and law enforcement.
“The terrorists launch their attacks after complete homework and close monitoring of the attack side,” added Memon.
SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam was martyred in a powerful blast on expressway near Essa Nagri cemetery along with three other cops earlier today.
According to Dunya News, the blast occurred when a convoy of police vehicles was passing from Essa Nagri graveyard.
The police said SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam vehicle was targeted in the blast.
The rescue teams and police rushed to the site soon after the blast. Meanwhile, the law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area while an investigation is underway.
The blast shattered windows of nearby buildings while the vehicle of SSP CID was completely destroyed. An explosive-laden car rammed into the vehicle of SSP CID, according to initial investigation.
The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency chapter has claimed the responsibility of the attack.
The martyred SSP addressed the media for the last time today after conducting a successful raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, killing three terrorists.
It is important to mention that several attacks had previously targeted SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam.
On September 19, 2011, a suicide attack targeting his residence was carried out in Karachi. Addressing the media after the incident, Chaudhry Aslam had said “I will bury the attackers in the same place.”
In January 2006, Gunmen attacked SSP Aslam in Gizri area of Defence.
BACKGROUND
Chaudhry Aslam joined the police force in 1987. He became the Station House Officer (SHO) in 1991.
Chaudhry Aslam is one the very few police officers who was part of the operation against MQM in 1990s.
In 1999, Mr. Aslam was promoted as Superintendent of Police (SP). During his service as SP, he carried out several operations in Lyari and arrested a number of proclaimed offenders.
Between 2008 and 2009, he became part of Crime Investigation Department.
