Summary The authorities were asked to report arrival of Qaimkhani but they did not: investigation officer
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Anti-terrorism court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrant of Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) disenchanted member Anees Qaimkhani in former petroleum minister Dr Asim Hussain’s case, Dunya News reported Saturday.
Investigation officer stated during court hearing today that airport authorities were asked to inform about Qaimkhani’s return however, the order was not paid heed to.
The authorities have also been asked to report arrival of Abdul Qadir Patel and Saleem Shahzad. Reportedly, Shahzad had left for Germany on basis of British passport while Patel is also out of the country.
MQM’s mayoral candidate Waseem Akhtar, Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Abdul Qadir Patel and Qaimkhani were declared ‘fugitives’ in terror facilitation case against Dr Asim Hussain.
The former petroleum minister, Hussain is facing a case in anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing safe havens to target killers and militants in his hospital, Dr Ziauddin Hospital.
Earlier today, a report filed in a local court by joint investigation team (JIT) expunged Qaimkhani s name who was earlier been seen as a suspect in Baldia factory fire case.
During the hearing, investigation officer requested the court to register a new case in light of the fresh JIT report. The report nominates eight criminals including Hammad Siddique, Abdul Rehman Bhola and Umer. The court ordered presentation of the previous JIT report.
However, the investigation officer told the court that the report asked is with the Home Department. The officer further said that the department is waiting for government s instructions over registration of a new case.
The court reprimanded the investigation officer for not arresting a fugitive in the case, Mansoor Ahmed. “All of you are colluding in the case,” the judge said.
Hearing of the case was adjounred until March 22 after court re-issed non-bailable arrest warrant of the Mansoor Ahmed.
On February 23, a report forwarded by the JIT stated that extortion demands were involved in Baldia Town factory fire which were neglected in the first information report (FIR) of the case.
The team had recommended trials of the criminals in accordance with the terror laws.
