An investigation team of the federal capital police has taken into custody a man who called Maulana Azam Tariq on his mobile phone during his journey to Islamabad.
| "Hello? Azam? Don't look behind you, buddy!" |
The investigation team did not reveal the name of the person arrested. Maulana Tariq, the former head of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba, was gunned down in a car with four bodyguards at a toll plaza on Monday while on his way to the National Assembly (NA). Sources said a number of police raiding parties have been sent to various cities to arrest people who called Maulana Tariq on his journey from Jhang to Islamabad. Inspector General of Police Chaudhry Muhammad Akram refused to comment when contacted by Daily Times.
| "Hullo, Muggsy? He's on Route 14 right now, just coming up on the rest stop. Getcher boyz ready..." |
Officials were also inquiring about the policemen posted at a checkpoint some 300 yards from where Maulana Tariq was assassinated. According to eyewitnesses, the policemen were not at the checkpoint when the incident occurred. The officials presume the policemen were removed from their post intentionally, sources said.
| "Spike! Go wave some doughnuts at the cops! Get 'em out of there!" |
Investigation Officer Abdul Rasheed Niazi said police also have data on the car used by the killers. He said the car had a fake registration plate.
| The initial report said they were government plates... |
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