Balochistan

ATC reserves verdict in murder case against MPA

Achakzai, a member of the Balochistan Assembly, is accused of running over the on-duty traffic cop and fleeing away

Our Correspondent August 04, 2017

Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

QUETTA: Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) MPA Majeed Achakzai was produced before the Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday in connection with the murder of a traffic police warden in Quetta a few weeks ago.

Achakzai, a member of the Balochistan Assembly, is accused of running over the on-duty traffic cop and fleeing away. He was taken into custody after a CCTV camera footage proved to be against him.

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During Thursday’s hearing, the defence lawyers contended that it was a mere traffic accident and the anti-terrorism clauses added to the case be removed and the case be tried in a criminal court.

After hearing both sides, the court reserved the judgement.

Later, Achakzai, the MPA, was produced before the court of Sessions Judge Justice Rashid Mahmood, in connection with another murder case. The accused was remanded into judicial custody till August 11.

COMMENTS (4)

Sabir Khan | 7 years ago | Reply Get em. Cold blood murder should not get away with it regardless of his status. Its terror case and the ATC should deal with it with full force of law. Justice must prevail.

Amir | 7 years ago | Reply it became a terrorist case when the honorable MPA ran away from the incidence, used his muscle to scare the police officials and others to look the other way, denied his involvement by lying, the whole establishment because of his influence sided with him. It was only CCTV and photos that proved he was driving, and than again his attitude was who cares? He will buy the family. So he is a terrorist of the other sort. Even if he is found guilty, his lawyers will find a back ache and he will be transferred to a hospital to serve his term in luxury. Only the poor in this country get "justice"

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bashir gul | 7 years ago | Reply If he is an elected representative then this is not a simple accident case. He must have been drunk. How come he does not know the traffic rules? He must get 30 years to deter other VIPs from driving rashly.

ehs | 7 years ago | Reply He is not just accused. It is proven through various videos and eyewitnesses. ET please don't label him as accused he is already "proven guilty" and should be punished severely.

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