Pakistan

Escapee reveals terrorists planning attack on Badshahi mosque

Hafiz Ibrahim from Mian Channu escaped from the custody of terrorists who were planning to attack Badshahi Mosque.

Express July 09, 2010

LAHORE: A man who was abducted by terrorists to allegedly carry out a suicide attack on the Badshahi mosque, has escaped from the custody of the militants.

Hafiz Ibrahim who said he was picked up by unknown car riders on his way to Lahore from Mian Channu, managed to escape and has disclosed that terrorists were planning to attack Badshahi Mosque and government officials.

Ibrahim said during the journey the terrorists asked him to detonate a bomb in the Badshahi Mosque. He claimed he was offered Rs5 million for this job. He said that the car was loaded with explosive materials and heavy ammunition. He was then threatened by the terrorists after he refused to support them. Ibrahim decieved the terrorists by pretending to support them and escaped after reaching Lahore.

COMMENTS (9)

Bunty | 14 years ago | Reply The Badshahi Mosque! Are these god-damn terrorists out of their minds? I fail to see what makes this mosque a target..it is not for Shia's, Ahmadis, Sufis, Barelvis etc...This is an attack by a lunatic minority on a majority

Syed Nadir El-Edroos | 14 years ago | Reply The terrorist hanged and beheaded people and placed the bodies in town cetnres of FATA and Swat. If we do the same then whats the difference between us and them? How is this going to be a deterent? They want to die and be martyrs to begin with. Impotent calls for rage are bringing us to the same level as those who challenge the law and openly harm society.

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HSM | 14 years ago | Reply Hanging the terrorist in Public is good idea. And most importantly De-weaponize the cities and rural areas should be the first priority of the government.

Zulfiqar Haider | 14 years ago | Reply This information sharing will be quite helpful for the authorities in keeping a check on the activities of terrorists planning to blow the historic mosque.

Arayan | 14 years ago | Reply Khadim-i- Alla Shahbaz Sahrif Sb.............please start reading new papers and take some actions...Human Lives are precious....and u will be responsible for every death

Hasan | 14 years ago | Reply

well 5 million is a big amount.

Not when you're not going to be around to spend it.

SYED AGHA ALI MOOSAVI | 14 years ago | Reply All terrorist must be hanged in Public, and

Naveed Ahmed | 14 years ago | Reply well 5 million is a big amount.

Rashid Saleem | 14 years ago | Reply Very sad indeed and shows the real source of inspiration they use to manipulate people; The ‘HOLY MONEY’ may be. We must condemn and play our part as active citizens assisting the security forces to fight this menace created by these sick people.

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