Police raided a house in Diamer and arrested suspect Hamidullah. PHOTO: REUTERS
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Police on Thursday arrested a suspect believed to be involved in the killing of security officials investigating the massacre of 10 tourists and their Pakistani guide at the foot of the Nanga Parbat, Express News reported.
Following information extracted during interrogation of two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) members, police raided a house in Diamer today and arrested Hamidullah.
Hamidullah was accused of the killing of Superintendent Police Hilal Ahmed, Colonel Ghulam Mustafa and Captain Ashfaq Aziz in Chilas district.
The suspect was shifted to an unidentified location and was interrogated for more information on the cold-blooded murder.
On June 23, gunmen dressed as paramilitary forces killed 10 foreign tourists in an unprecedented attack in Gilgit-Baltistan. The gunmen stormed into a base camp, killing Chinese and Ukrainian climbers.
The TTP accepted responsibility for the attack, terming it revenge against the US drone attacks and killing of TTP chief Waliur Rehman Mehsud.
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Another mastermind? I thought they captured the Chilas mastermind a few weeks ago :-(
Hamidullah’s arrest should send a stern warning to those who are attempting to destabilize the region with their acts of terror. We will not let these criminals discourage us from achieving our peace objectives. We congratulate the Pakistani security forces on their recent success in arresting terrorists and confiscating huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives. It is high time the innocent people of the region, majority of them seeking peace, are given a chance to live normal lives. There is no doubt in our mind that together, we will bring about the desired peace in the region.
Abdul Quddus DET-United States Central Command
why waste time and resources on arresting. they let go mulla brother and other top guns of taliban they will let him go as well
Now we need a summary trial and sentencing. A clear message needs to be sent to the world that watched their horrible crimes. Also, we need to know why they did it !!!!
Arresting him is good..........but punishing him for his crimes is even better.