Suspects involved in Amjad Sabri murder case presented in SHC
The authorities have decided to hold JIT of the detainees.
KARACHI (Dunya News / AFP) – Police on Tuesday have presented suspects involved in the murders of army officials and famous singer Amjad Sabri in Sindh High Court (SHC).
Investigation is underway from criminals Asim Capri and Ishaq Bobby who were arrested in Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) raid a day before in Liaquatabad whereas the authorities have also decided to hold their JIT.
An official notification regarding JIT formation headed by Senior Superintendent of Police Rank (SSP) would be soon issued by Sindh Home Minister while other officials of intelligence agencies would also be included in the team.
Earlier, Syed Murad Ali Shah, chief minister of southern Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital, said that police late Sunday arrested two militants suspected of involvement in Sabri’s murder.
"For the first time we are officially announcing... with conclusive proof that these very people were involved in Amjad Sabri’s murder," Shah told reporters.
The suspects were also responsible for 28 terror attacks against army personnel, policemen, he added.
Amjad Sabri, a renowned Qawwal or sufi singer was shot dead by two gunmen riding a motorcycle in Karachi in June, triggering an outpouring of grief over what police described as an "act of terror".
Sabri was a fixture on national television and regularly performed on a morning show during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, winning many admirers for his devotional music, humble lifestyle and charitable work.
