KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court expressed resentment over absence of investigation officer in Arshad Pappu murder case hearing. Lyari gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch, Shahjahan Baloch, Yousuf Baloch and other accused were present in hearing. ATC Judge expressed disappointment over repeated absence of IO Yameen Gujjar in court hearing. No prosecution witness was presented during hearing of murder case. An accused Akram Baloch filed petition for his acquittal from case. Prosecutor sought time from court for arguments over petition. He will present arguments in next hearing of case.

Another accused Zakir Dada submitted an application for his medical treatment. Court sought medical report in next hearing of case. Court ordered production of investigation officer and witnesses at any cost in next hearing. Rangers’ official detailing arrest said that terminated police inspector Chand Khan and his associate were murdered three days back and suspect allegedly involved in it has been arrested.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 17 2023

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