Former BHC CJ Noor Meskanzai’s murder suspect arrested

Suspect reveals the murder was committed after receiving orders from the commander of an Iranian group

The prime suspect of former Balochistan High Court (BHC) chief justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai’s assassination was arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday.

According to sources, the alleged killer of Justice Meskanzai has been affiliated with the outlawed group BLA, and the murder was committed after receiving orders from the commander of an Iranian group.

CTD DIG Aitzaz Goraya, while holding a press conference, revealed that the alleged killer of former BHC CJ Meskanzai has been arrested.

As per the details, the suspect is identified as Shafqat Ullah, and he martyred the former BHC chief justice in Kharan district of Balochistan.

Goraya further revealed that in order to conduct the investigation, a top-tier judicial commission was formed, and the terrorist has been arrested after conducting a detailed investigative.

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After being arrested, the killer confessed to the crime and revealed that he has been associated with the outlawed group, and the murder was committed after getting instructions from Iran.

He also admitted to being involved in other terrorist activities, which are being investigated.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo lauded the CTD over executing a successful operation. He further stated that in order to eliminate terrorism from the country, the role of CTD and other security forces is commendable.

It is pertinent to note that the former BHC chief justice was fatally shot dead in Kharan district of Balochistan on October 14.

Muhammad Noor Meskanzai served as BHC CJ from 2014 to 2018.