Police are waiting for the completion of legal formalities to repatriate Shahrukh Jatoi – the prime suspect in the Shahzeb Khan murder case – from Dubai, The Express Tribune learnt on Wednesday.
Shahrukh has been living at a sprawling 30-acre residence of a prominent Arab businessman in Dubai, according to police. The businessman is most likely his father Sikander Jatoi’s business partner in his chemical manufacturing company in the UAE.
“We are fulfilling legal formalities to bring him back,” a member of the police team, told The Express Tribune by phone from Dubai. “Soon, he will be in front of the court.”
Shahrukh fled to Dubai on December 27, two days after Shahzeb, the son of a DSP, was murdered over a petty dispute. Another police officer said Shahrukh had used someone else’s boarding pass as the air ticket issued in his name was cancelled at the last minute. At the Dubai airport, Shahrukh showed his own passport and visa to immigration officials.
Police officials said the prime suspect cannot be tried under the Anti-Terrorism Act as he is still legally a minor. They explained that Interpol cannot issue a red warrant for him unless a court convicts him. Shahrukh would be brought back home via a search notice, which has already been issued by Interpol.
Identification parade
Meanwhile, three other suspects – Siraj Talpur, his brother Sajjad Talpur and their servant Ghulam Murtaza – have been identified as the accused in a district and sessions court on Wednesday.
Two prosecution witnesses identified them during an identification parade held by a judicial magistrate.
On Tuesday, an anti-terrorism court had remanded them into police custody for 10 days for completion of investigations in the case.
Inspector Mobin, who was investigating the case, told journalists outside the court, “The witnesses told the judge that they had seen Siraj Talpur firing at Shahzeb Khan, who received bullet wounds and fell down. Meanwhile, Sajjad Talpur and his servant came and shouted that he (Shahzeb) was just injured, not dead. On this, Siraj fired more gunshots, killing Shahzeb on the spot.”
The investigating officer told journalists that the identity of the prosecution witnesses could not be disclosed for the purpose of their security.
While Siraj’s role was described by officials, Shahrukh’s role was unclear.
LHC grants bail
Also on Wednesday, Shahrukh’s father Sikander was granted one day of protective bail by the Lahore High Court. The court directed the accused to furnish bail bonds worth Rs1 million.
Sikander’s attorney informed the bench that his client wanted to appear before the Supreme Court to record his statement. He prayed to the court to grant him protective bail because he feared the Karachi police would arrest him during his appearance before the apex court or on his way to Islamabad.
Sikander maintained that he was being implicated in the case on political grounds.
(WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY OUR CORRESPONDENT IN LAHORE)
Published in The Express Tribune, January 10th, 2013.
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What was the "minor" doing with guns in Karachi? Where was the father when the "minor" fled to Dubai?
All the Criminals should be booked under Section 302 of PPC. The murder was very much intentional and pre-planned. Talpur or Shah Rukh should get examplary punishment - even if they are hanged we will not be sad.
"Shahrukh had used someone else’s boarding pass as the air ticket issued in his name was cancelled at the last minute."
FIA officials at the airport have lots of explaining to do!! There has to be accountability here too but will there be?
Hang Hang Hang this minor with his reputable father to stop further killings in society
@ Rizwan Khan,
Rest assured he will join Shahzeb(RIP) very soon. Revengers are waiting in the wing!
"Sikander maintained that he was being implicated in the case on political grounds" Kia dheet insaan hai
@Vampire: How much do you want to bet on it?
Good to know some killing machine known as "minor" . put the diaper on and hang him.
@Aristo: But the question is: which MNAs and MPAs ? The ones who belong to very criminals ? ones who sit in parliament ? These lords (waderas, choudhries, Sardars) are ones who are controlling the lives of 98% of people of Pakistan. This shameful incident happened in Karachi. That's why people here stood up against it. Just imagine if it had happened in a small town or village what would happened ? people there are like slaves. they have no voice no law for themselves. This is the single most important problem of Pakistan since its birth. Jagirdari and Qabaili system. Now just do some brain storming and try to remeber the parties and leaders who have been in power or are in politics and they have done anything to eradicate this menace.Nothing ! why, because they are from this class and it is vital for them to protct this system so that they may continue with thier present power hold. And if some one (MQM, D.Qadri) try to raise thier voice against it and start some struggle they find it hard to get support from media or public beacuse leadrs and media are one voice: protect democracy. Let them come to power again and be ready for the worst yet to come. They have bought the journalist and writers who are painting a picture of thier liking and, we the masses are following them.
@billy pilgrim: What is good that you find in this news? Please educate us!
I think court should look into the possibility that Sikander Jatoi has got his documents tampered so as to this argument may be contended.
@Amer Not this time bro.
As it was told by young boys present at scene, it was 'Jatoi' who followed shahzaib not the 'Talpur' and gaurds and other servents also stayed back, so how come eye witnesses identified Talpur borthers and thier servent to be present at the place of murder???
So it is clear that now they will protect Shahrukh by implicating Talpurs for the murder and finally putting all the blame on the talpur's servant. Nothing new for Pakistani's..! but shameful..
The way , these people killed this boy, it looks like this is not the first time. I would appeal to the investigating officer's and supreme court , to also investigate the erlier killings by these people as well. Hopefuly , they will come up with shocking details.
All the whining above will not convict a minor under 18 years of age as this is the law of the land. (British Common Law). However, the people need to demand their reps in the PA & NA to have this law changed, whining alone wont help.
Wadera Ka Beta! Hell whether he is minor or major, the monster should be punished. These Feudals should be taught a lesson that they would remember all their lives.
Mark my words. No one of the Jatois or Talpurs will get any punishment and at the end they will say that Shahzeb was killed by one of their servants etc. I don't see justice being served until the killers are put to death. Period!
How did he manage to get out of the country without accomplices in exit control? Those heads must roll too... figuratively speaking of course
Shoot him in the head. Justice done!
Word should be spread to forums in the UAE ASAP as well. We need to make the public there aware of his crimes. That is the only way we'll move forward with this..
Another police officer said Shahrukh had used someone else’s boarding pass as the air ticket issued in his name was cancelled at the last minute.
Is this how terrorists are exported the world over? By switching boarding passes.
I hope Airport Security Officials around the world are taking note of this.
No worries. You can hang as easily as a minor as an adult.
@FJ
Brother, this is our so called "Law". Legally he will be entitled to get some relaxation in the punishment on the basis of being "minor". On the other hand the Case is intentionaly turned towards Siraj talpur only.
Shahrukh should be punished, as he is the main accused in the case.
Will now all murder cases be decided throuh suo moto mechanism? Really very shameful on our part that people are killed at will and the killers cannot even be caught what talk of hanging them in public.I appeal to the most respected CJP to devise and enforce some punishment logistics to punish the concerned police officials if they fail to take any notice of any crime committed in their territorial jurisdictions with in 12 hours of commitment of a crime. I think lack of accountability on the part of police is the root cause of denial of justice. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Kuwait / iqbalhadizaidi.formerdiplomat@hotmail.com
Murder, fugitive, forgery by using false boring pass, deception, leaving crime scene, hiding evidence, possiblly bribing police. How many more crimes he needs to carry to prove he is not a minor and took all actions in a calculated and pre-planned manner.
Cold blooded murdered should be hanged along his partners in crime.
Shahrukh Jatoi was not a minor when he:
Dodged the police Traveled on someone else's boarding pass Traveled internationally before and after the murder Challenged and killed someone else due to his feudal mindsetNo reprieve should be given to him and his father, Sikander Jatoi.
How would you claim that he is a minor, if he can fly from Pakistan and the immigration authorities couldn't trace him, if even he is not captured on time by the Police authorities on time, when a FIR couldn't be launch on time. Then what is proof that he cannot manipulate the date of birth record, this Pakistan where every thing is on sale!
Police got away in all stances! what happened in the brutal killing incident of two brothers of Sialkot! What the outcome, everybody involved was released on bail and the case is carrying on in the Courts! What the outcome of Suo motos!
Is the justice in Pakistan is only for the poor and never accused a civil servant or a rich / powerful / resourceful persons?
Nothing denialable! You can can expect every manipulation in justice in Pakistan?
Saleable, just have the power and money to influence, mishandle is just a pretend.
Anything!......for the public from the justice / suo motos!.......................... You better comprehend yourself!..............
What if they hire minors for target killing of people which happens all so often in Karachi
Minor?? Are they crazy? He should be hanged till death, he deserves no mercy at all.
Minors dont flaunt automatic rifles in their facebook pics...enough of this minor crap
Minor or not hang him or keep him in jail till he is of age to be hanged
"The witnesses told the judge that they had seen Siraj Talpur firing at Shahzeb Khan, who received bullet wounds and fell down"
He was shot while he was driving, I now doubt the investigation procedure. Most probably Sharukh will get away with this crime with few weeks or months of imprisonment that too in a juvenile prison where he will live like King's son.
Unfortunately as soon as I heard that the police has also nominated their servants along with the real culprits I grew a bit suspicious. I hope the police does not eventually put all the blame on the poor servants or guards and let the powerful go scott free. One of my uncles is a lawyer and according to him this is a very common tactic employed by people in power, they do something wrong and then nominate their servants who get punished in their place.
What was a 'minor' doing with his father's gun???!!!! Sikander jatoi is then as big a culprit in facilitating this cold blooded murder
I may be wrong, but just because of the fact that Shahrukh is a minor and cannot be tried under the Anti-Terrorism Act does not mean that he cannot be tried for murder. If I'm not mistaken, he will be tried for deliberate murder under the Pakistan Penal Code.
Some countries seem to have some interest in sheltering perpetrators from Pakistan. May it be Nawaz Sharif as bank defaulter finding refuge in Saudi Arabia bypassing legal process or murder suspect Shahrukh Jatoi in Dubai accommodated by a businessman. In their countries they show no flexibility when it comes to legal process but unfortunately they are unable to maintain the same when it comes to criminals of other countries. Very sad
@FJ: Minors who murder should be tried as adults. These killers should receive maximum punishment according to the law. Those who delayed the investigation should also be punished.
A young man with his entire life ahead of him, countless dreams, aspirations and hopes...killed in an instant and we let go of the murderer on the account of being a MINOR. Where is the justice here?
this is great news. finally some good news coming out of this country!
So minors can kill people without getting punished!