ATC approves three-day physical remand of cops in connection with Usama murder case

Dunya News

Five personnel of Anti-Terrorism Department had opened fire on a vehicle, leaving a youth dead

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday has approved three-day physical remand of arrested policemen in connection with student Usama Satti murder case.

During the hearing, the ATC judge expressed concern over plea to extend the physical remand and said that court has already grated remanded of 22 days.

On this, the counsel informed the court that investigation officer has been changed and investigation is progressing and requested the court to extend the remand.

It is to be mentioned here that five personnel of Anti-Terrorism Department had opened fire on a vehicle, leaving a youth dead in the federal capital.

According to initial report of the incident, contrary to the statement of the police personnel, it was revealed that shots were not fired on the tyres and five out of total 17 shots were fired from the front of the car which led to death of the youth.

The five anti terrorism personnel are currently under arrest.

The post-mortem report of Usama Satti revealed that he was shot six times, with all bullets entering from the back. He received one bullet on the back of his head, one on the left arm and four bullets on his back.

On the other hand, it has been brought to light that there were two police cases registered against the slain youth, one for fraud in July 2018 and an FIR under the Narcotics Act in October 2018.