JIT report on Sahiwal incident faces delay
Importantly, bullets and the cars forensic tests could not be performed by the JIT.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The report of Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed to probe the Sahiwal incident, is facing an uncertain delay as the deadline nears expiry on Tuesday.
Reportedly, Additional Inspector General (IG) Establishment Ijaz Shah, who is heading the JIT revealed that six officers of the Counter-Terrorism Department were under detention and statements of four eyewitnesses were recorded so far.
“It is difficult to compile a report of such a ‘big’ incident in a short span of time,” Shah said during his visit to Sahiwal on Tuesday.
The JIT members examined the crime spot to review every aspect of the incident.
Members from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau have also been included in the team.
According to sources, no potential breakthrough could be achieved in the Sahiwal tragedy so far, however a report is expected to be compiled by the JIT.
Moreover, several critical evidences have been lost after clearance of the crime spot near Sahiwal where the incident took place.
Besides, bullets and the car’s forensic tests could not be performed.
Authorities have recorded statements of concerned officers for compiling the report when eyewitnesses refused to record their statements at the police rest house.
The report has also collected evidence from the footages which were obtained by media and citizens.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has asked the general public to have patience and wait for an appropriate action after the JIT report.
On the other hand, names of officers involved in the incident have been made known.
The operation was led by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) sub-inspector Safdar Hussain, other officers including Ahsan Khan, Muhammad Ramzan, Saifullah and Husnain.
