Sikandar, the lone gunman. PHOTO: AFP
Gunman Sikandar, accompanied by his wife and two children brought Islamabad to a standstill on August 15 when he engaged with security forces for over six hours while also occasionally firing into the air.
Zamrud lunging at the gunman led to Sikandar and his wife's arrest, although his failed attempt at catching the gunman led to a deadly exchange of fire.
Even though the PPP leader was hailed for his courageous move, the Interior Minister said that the security officials who had allowed him to intervene would be suspended.
"The report said that the presence of media on the site was also a hindrance to the security operation," reported Express News correspondent Sohail Chaudhry.
The committee did not pin blame for the incident on any senior official.
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More's the possibility that Zamurad is the culprit who staged this whole incident under the tutelage of persons like Mr. Zardari,and Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza. These latter two being as astute as we all know they are in such tricks, figured out that novices like Ch. Nisar, would be mystiified by the obvious dramatics of the incident. Probably we shall soon be seeing visions of the foreign-based Dons and perhaps some of the presumed 1600 Raymond Davis clones (who were sponsored by Hussain Haqqani a la PPP), being projected as part of a drop scene. In the background will be guidance of the local US entities directly or through Mr. Nisar's American wife! Food for thought
The Government spokespersons never came out so strongly against the mob execution or senseless violence on the weak and the unprotected. The tirade against a brave individual who at least took the initiative reeks of personal and political bias, implying that no one should come out against any kind of violence or misdeed at his/her own in future. No one should rescue the unfortunate ones from disaster or accident scenes because it is the sole and vested right of the Government agencies!
Knock Knock and what was Sikandar's breach in security termed as?
Sounds like memo commission. The mandate of the committee was not to identify responsible people for the stand off, but to come up with excuses.
I have a question. Who is the real jihadi here? Sikandar or Zamrud?