Capital Development Authority (CDA) machinery were brought to the farmhouse earlier today.
Express News screengrab of a truck transporting blocks to Musharraf's farmhouse.
Bomb-proof materials will be used to construct the wall and all routes to the farmhouse, other than the entrance, will be closed off. Security personnel will also be posted at the entrance.
There have been many attempts on the former military leader's life with the latest alleged assassination attempt on April 3, when a bomb exploded on the road through which his convoy had passed minutes earlier.
Explosives planted
• On January 1, explosives with three electronic circuits and remote control were found on the route scheduled to be taken to Special Court by the former president. The police had said 1kg of explosives was planted near the Chak Shehzad traffic signal on Park Road.
• On December 30, 2013 five packets each containing 0.5kg explosives were found near Musharraf’s farmhouse in the jurisdiction of the Bani Gala police station.
• On December 24, the day Musharraf was to appear before a specially-constituted court that is hearing a treason trial against him, a five-kilo Improvised Explosive Device was found in a briefcase along the route the former dictator would have taken to reach the court. Musharraf failed to show up for that hearing citing security concerns. A detonator was also found in one of the packets, police said, citing the Bomb Disposal Squad which was called to the spot after police were alerted.
• On April 23, 2013, an explosive-laden car was found outside the farmhouse. The police had claimed the car was meant to target the former president’s convoy on his return from an anti-terrorism court from Rawalpindi.
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Osama's house has 12 Feet walls, why not General Saab move in there
@Salman: yea and every soldier is a caterer and property dealer first. the protection of people is their least priority, as shown by their contempt for civilians. As for their professionalism, what more than being record holders for the largest surrender in the history of mankind.
@MyHeartSpeaks:
Why dont you advise NS this. Over 2000 policeman is protecting his house.
@Haidar:
Thanks for correcting yourself. The Desert Fox was one of the most distinguished and brilliant minds in the history of modern warfare and not too mention, someone who was an embodiment of honour, character and integrity.
@Babu: yes please public government money is for our politicians comfort only not our army who take bullets for the common people and do relief work in disasters etc. thank you
@Aam Admi Bechara:
Unlike politicians every General is a soldier 1st. Unlike politicians every soldier has to work his way up to the ranks and is promoted only on experience and qualifications. Also please do not forget he is our ex president and chief of the army if somethings happens to him by the terrorist then the whole world will point fingers at our security services and our nuclear program.
Also please do not forget this is our army your army not someone else is so please think again.
thank you
No WALL can save anyone from DEATH... Death is a reality and everyone has to spend 'allotted' time from the Creator...so, why so much fear and running from reality i.e. Death. Have faith in Creator
we need to protect sincere leaders of this country as we are fighting a war for our survival and great nations always take care of their leaders.
Hey..thats my money...i need a wall for my protection too...signed..The Citizen
Why don't we call it a SEPARATION WALL just like in Isreal. Next step would be that nobody will be allowed within 200 meters of the wall. Will the airspace be declared as no fly zone as well ? The former President is truly incarcerated. The ex. CJ must be enjoying this or jealous!
Put him in secure jail and save this trouble of building the wall.
Kinda ironic that the Commando who claims to have intruded deep into Indian territory needs tall walls to stay safe in this own house. How times have changed! The fearless lion has become a docile mouse.
Half information ? Who will pay for this if govt it is unacceptable
Living in constant fear is an appropriate punishment for a confirmed coward.
Hope this is coming from the pocket of Raheel Sharif who can go to any extent to protect the "honor" of the army. Just give Musharraf a teacup like the one given to Rommel by Hitler to save the 'honor' of Wehrmacht. Not that I am comparing an accomplished general like Rommel to tinpot common-do like Musharraf.
Good to know Army looks after its own.
It is ok to do that as long as he does not spend public government money.
And who will pay for this?!
billionaire generals and their billion dollar security and their billion dollar dignity at the expense of poor Pakistanis