Report on Hamid Mir attack submitted to judicial commission

Dunya News

Three-member judicial commission barred the media from coverage today.

KARACHI (Web Desk) –The three-member judicial commission, formed to probe attack on journalist Hamid Mir, held its first session at Supreme Court Karachi Registry’s chamber on Monday, Dunya News reported.

According to sources, DG Rangers, IG Sindh and Interior Secretary submitted report regarding April 19 attack on Hamid Mir.

During case hearing, Inspector General of Sindh Police Iqbal Mahmood briefed the commission over ongoing investigation process.

On the other hand, Interior Ministry has assured that identities of those helping police in the investigation process will be kept secret.

Prominent journalist Hamid Mir was attacked on April 19 while travelling by car to his office from the airport in Karachi.

The government had announced a special commission to investigate the attack and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.