Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and MPA Owais Muzaffar at the funeral. PHOTO: AFP
The Inspector General Sindh had previously said that at least 20-25 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast.
A resolution was passed in the Senate for recognition of Aslam's services.
Funeral prayers
The funeral prayer of Aslam and two of his officers was offered at Karachi Police Academy.
Strict security measures were taken all around the city.
Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah along with Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party members attended the funeral prayers.
CPLC Chief and Core Commander Karachi were also in attendance.
Late SSP was buried at the Gizri graveyard, Phase IV.
Former President Asif Ali Zardari attended the burial accompanied with immense security protocol.
Investigation
Earlier today, it was reported that a pickup truck was used in the attack.
According to sources, parts of the truck and pieces of blue plastic cans were found at the crime scene. The explosive material was kept in blue cans on top of the pickup truck, the sources revealed.
The driver of a police mobile in Aslam’s squad confirmed that a pickup truck was used in the attack, the sources added.
On January 9, the suicide blast by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had killed arguably Pakistan’s best known police-commander, Aslam, near Essa Nagri at the Lyari Expressway.
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Shortly after the attack, TTP spokesperson in Mohmand, Sajjad Mohmand, had told Express News that the group had carried out a “successful” attack to take revenge for several Taliban members killed by the police. The TTP had also carried out an attack on Aslam’s house in 2011.
Aslam, the famed and fearless police officer had 29 years of experience behind him, and ran an elaborate intelligence network across Karachi’s complex web of alliances and bitter, bloody rivalries. Over the years, he had amassed a fortune just from gathering bounties over the dozens of militants and wanted criminals in the country.
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The bomber smashed his vehicle into Aslam’s convoy and he and two other policemen were killed, senior CID officer Iqbal Mehmood had stated.
The blast was so powerful that it threw the shattered wreckage of Aslam’s vehicle some 20 metres from where it was hit.
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The good die young .
To whomsoever wrote this article and published it,it's spelt as "Corp Commander" not core commander.
Just a thought The Americans/NATO have a surplus of probably hundreds of nearly new Mine(bomb) Resistant Vehicles that they will be removing from Afghanistan ! Perhaps it is time to consider purchasing a few score of these (at probably cheap prices) for use by key individuals (in positions like Chaudhry Aslam) who are fighting the good fight against the TTP types!
Where is Munawar Hasan? Hasn't anyone informed him a brave man has died? If he does not want to call him shaheed, fine but have the large heartedness of at least acknowleding his bravery?
there needs to be a zero tolerance to violence in karachi, the police needs to lock down sectionts of the city one by one and do a complete sweep of the whole area for weapons drugs etc. there needs to be strict border control on the outskirts of karachi to ensure no weapons are getting smuggled in. this can only be done with the full support of the genral public and govermennt. we need to get rid of these penchodes...
I want to know the name of a single military man and government functionary who has shown resolve and commitment half as much as Ch. Aslam And Aitizaz. And this includes the Shareef tribe, as well as Mr. Beans.
Those asking for Nishaan e Haider must think where would the bestowing of this prestigious award stop? If you give this to one single civilian, there would be a whole shebang of politicians asking for politicians from billionaire pppp leaders to those who died of natural causes.
Chaudhry Aslam was a brave son of Pakistan. I suggest the naming of a public structure or venue on him so the next generations would remember his daring courage.
We are in our bloodiest war for Pakistan's existence, and a brave soul fought and died to defend us. If police/CID personnel are part of the security operations in a war, can't they be given Nishan-e-Haider for this level of bravery, courage, and valor?
where is interior minister
on one hand we have people like chaudhry aslam and aitzaaz hassan who have showed extreme courage against these barbaric religious zealots and on one hand we have worthless scums like Imran khan and Nawaz Sharif who continue to act as taliban apologists and are too scared too even call taliban terrorists.They labelled the killers of Chaudhry Aslam as
stakeholdersEarlier on tv they showed one of the colleagues of Chaudhry Aslam sending a message to our gutless hypocritical political leadership saying `Muzakarat Mubarak hon Hakoomat ko`` There cant be dialogue between Savages and a government full of pathetic cowards who are emboldening these savages every passing second.@Ch. Allah Daad: Even if a shrine is built for the dead, it is not going to help their loved ones left behind. Law and order cannot be maintained with violence, but with the participation and support of the citizens.
Rex Minor
Not only Ch. Aslam and Aitizaz Hasan deserve highest awards of the country, two more awards of bravery should also be introduced in their name. First recipient of those awards should be the bodyguard and driver who died with Ch. Aslam.
@Aich Em Are:
Extra judicial kiling? He was not the police man of the 21st century. Pakistan police force as well as its military needs modernization reforms to be closer to the citizens, not requiring the explsions in air or on ground. Besides, the police force must be from the community they are required to serve and not from other regions as was practiced during colonial rule
Rex Minor.
Rest In peace, May god help his family going through this tough phase. Brave man he was.
May Allah give his family sabr in these hard times. But who was this Chaudry Aslam?. Was he a good or bad guy?. i did not know him. Personally i dont think it was the taliban who did it. It seems it was some other than taliban who did it. From the news it seems that he had lots of enemies from the opposite. Can someone who knew him personally tell how he was as a human being.
Nashian Hadier Plz give to this Gallant warrior of Pakistan
He is my Hero and I have not seen such brave solider in Pakistan history,
Come on guys, make up your mind, 20kg or 200kg; well, lets take 200kg to start with; what was it Rdx, PETN, TNT, Semtex, etc; does anybody know what 200kg of semtex or rdx can do?? talking with mouth open and with brains not functioning is not good, specially for Police; govt MPAs or MNAs can do it, its normal for them not to use their brains; 200kg rdx would blow the bridge, building or concrete structure, whereas there was slight damage to the bridge structure; either Police is incompetent or they are telling lies by hiding the facts;
They needed 200kg to take him out, says alot about how fed up they were from Ch. Aslam and how much they feared him.
Chaudri Aslam Shaheed is my hero. I salute you.
There are still some good dedicated people out there who are fighting for the city and its people ... though very sad news, felt good to read headlines having words such as 'toughest cop', 'super cop' etc. When there is so much evil, there is definitely enough good to counter this evil so that the wheel of life keeps spinning. No doubt Karachi has lost a big man, hope someone else tries to fill the vacuum and continue the mission.
He used to live at some distance from my house. Should have tried to meet him once, I will feel terrorised now roaming in to the streets of Karachi now that he is no more. Sir, I salute you.