Naqvi Suspects India’s Involvement In Amir Tamba’s Murder
The Interior Minister, however, says that it is premature to say before killing of Amir Tamba as the investigation are still underway.
On Monday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that India is suspected to be behind the murder of Amir Sarfraz Tamba, who was allegedly involved in the death of Indian terrorist Sarabjit Singh in jail in 2013.
Addressing a press conference at the regional office of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore today, Naqvi mentioned, “India has been implicated in four other similar murders before Tamba’s killing.”
Naqvi informed that the police are currently investigating the shooting of Amir Tamba, and thus far, they suspect India’s involvement.
He added, “India has been linked to four other murder incidents following a similar pattern.”
However, he emphasized that a conclusion could only be drawn after a thorough investigation.
Tamba was fatally shot in the Islampura police precinct on Sunday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he did not survive. The police filed a case against unknown assailants based on a complaint filed by Junaid Sarfraz, Amir Tamba’s brother.
During the press conference, Mohsin Naqvi also disclosed the latest statistics on overbilling, revealing the involvement of power distribution companies in the practice. He pledged to continue the crackdown on power theft amid Pakistan’s struggle with persistent inflation aggravated by rising energy costs.
Naqvi noted that both affluent and impoverished households had fallen victim to overbilling, with the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) allegedly imposing an additional charge of 830 million units.
He attributed this issue to the concealment of failures in controlling line losses and power theft, which resulted in an unjust burden on citizens due to an inefficient system.
These remarks were made during a press conference at the regional office of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore on Monday.
Acknowledging the excessively high electricity tariffs, Naqvi assured robust actions against power theft perpetrators, particularly highlighting efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where such practices are rampant. He commended the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for its role in exposing overbilling and emphasized that even consumers using minimal units were affected.
Despite pressure on the FIA Director-General, Naqvi affirmed an unwavering commitment to the anti-power theft campaign.
Responding to rumors of potential social media shutdowns, Naqvi refuted such claims, suggesting instead the implementation of effective legislation to tackle fake news and unfounded allegations. He expressed concern over the ease with which individuals evade legal consequences for spreading false information, noting it as a prevalent issue in Pakistan.
Regarding the recent targeted killings of Punjab residents in Balochistan, Naqvi mentioned nine casualties, including their agent, in Noshki. He emphasized ongoing investigations and pointed out that the victims possessed visas for religious pilgrimage to Iran, indicating a necessity for further scrutiny.
