Election day ‘murder’: Two officials suspended, four arrested

On Monday, leaders of various political parties demanded the arrest of the culprits.


Our Correspondent May 14, 2013

SHABQADAR:


Mohmand Agency Political Administration suspended two administrative officials and arrested four others after investigating the killing of a peace militia member on Election Day.


Mohmand Political Agent Dr Ambar Ali told journalists that Tehsildar Riaz Khan and his security head, khasadar Major Muhammad Ayaz of Baizai, were suspended on Tuesday on charges of killing Malik Khushal a member of an aman laskhar on May 11.

Dr Ali said the inquiry team, headed by Assistant Political Agent Lower Mohmand Maqsoodul Hasan, conducted the investigation. On Monday, leaders of various political parties demanded the arrest of the culprits. They insisted the incident was aimed at delaying elections.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 15th, 2013.

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