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'It's a big joke': Zahir Jaffer on Noor Mukadam case

In viral footage, 30-year-old irked by way policemen take him inside Islamabad courtroom

Social Desk October 20, 2021

A file photo of 30-year-old Zahir Jaffer talking to the media outside a courtroom in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB: EXPRESS

Zahir Jaffer, 30, the main suspect in the brutal murder of Noor Mukadam, has termed the case proceedings against him to be "a big joke" while responding to a media question during his escort out of a courtroom in Islamabad.

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Zahir Jaffer has termed the case proceedings against him to be "a big joke" while responding to a media question during his escort out of a courtroom in Islamabad.

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"That is all I have to say," Zahir, is one of 12 indicted in the killing of the daughter of a former diplomat, in Islamabad, the heart of the country, went on to say.

In the footage, which soon went viral, Zahir can be seen not only to be using expletives to describe the case proceedings but also displaying his displeasure at the way policemen take him inside the courtroom as he seemingly loses his balance while walking.

Speaking to the media for the first time since the gruesome murder of her daughter Noor Mukaddam, Kausar Mukaddam, said that she would not rest until justice is served.

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Meanwhile, a sessions court in the federal capital on Wednesday started the trial as the first formal witness, a police official, recorded his testimony.

During the hearing, the court also assigned a state lawyer to Zahir as he will now be represented by Shaheryar Nawaz Khan.

Additional Sessions Judge Ata Rabbani conducted the hearing during which five arrested accused, including Zahir and his father Zakir Jaffer, were produced before the court. Zahir's mother Asmat Adamjee and six Therapyworks employees, who were all released on bail, also appeared in the court.

COMMENTS (10)

Imran | 3 years ago | Reply He should have been hanged long ago. The case seems to be starting now... I am speechless. Justice delayed is justice denied. Now we will have a media circus...

Azure | 3 years ago | Reply The foreign lobby who asked Zahir jaafri to commit such act will save zahir miraculously. You ll see..

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Benabbas | 3 years ago | Reply Of course he is guilty. this case should be lauded because of the bravery and courage of the officers involved.

Aliya | 3 years ago | Reply Keep these people in C category jail...no access to the outside world... justice delayed is justice denied..no matter how high profile this case is..a murderer will remain a murderer...

UP | 3 years ago | Reply Yes it is a joke because the judiciary law is for sale. Yes it s a joke for this rick jerk and influential people. Yes it s a joke because poor and non-influential people This is a lawless land and unfortunately we have made it ourselves. May Allah show his wrath on such people

Habs rock | 3 years ago | Reply You being conceived is a joke 100 thousand sperm and you were the fastest

Ashraf P | 3 years ago | Reply Murder is a joke to this monster I hope the courts make him laugh for the rest of his life.

MUSHEER AHMED | 3 years ago | Reply Why wasting of time when all knows he murder.This justice system to be abolish and bring new and islamic law.

Anam | 3 years ago | Reply It s an open and shut case why it s taking so long. Is our police and judicial system capable enough to handle such cases. Are the people in power corridors serious enough to give swift justice. Chaos is everywhere and it will lead to anarchy.

Shahid Butt | 3 years ago | Reply Get the win accused to pole as soon as possible Rest of them can be given 50 yrs solitory confinement with no bail

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