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2013-08-16 India-Pakistan

Police in Stand-Off with Armed Lunatic in Islamabad

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Posted by Fred 2013-08-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 The man, who was with his wife and children as he issued demands for the imposition of Islamic law,

Enough, An Islamic Nutter.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2013-08-16 03:52|| 2013-08-16 03:52|| Front Page Top

#2 It's over: "As public impatience with the situation grew, Zamarud Khan, a former lawmaker and politician from the Pakistan Peoples Party, walked up to the couple apparently to try to negotiate with them.

Mr. Khan, a tall, heavyset man, leaned down to shake hands with the children as Mr. Sikandar stood nearby, his guns pointing toward the ground. All of a sudden, Mr. Khan lunged at the gunman, catching him off guard, but he managed to free himself from the grip of his would-be captor, who slipped on the asphalt.

At that point, police sharpshooters opened fire, narrowly missing Mr. Khan. As he and Mr. Mr. Sikandars family ran for cover, the police shot Mr. Sikandar in the leg and chest. He fell to the ground and within seconds, was surrounded by the police. Two officers were also wounded in the shootout, officials said.

Mr. Sikandar was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad, where he underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition, said Waseem Khawaja, a hospital spokesman.

Talking with reporters later, Mr. Khan, who was given a heros ovation by the bystanders and other politicians, said he had grown exasperated at one man holding the capital hostage and tarnishing Pakistans image.

I had planned that either I will sacrifice my life or catch this man, he said."

Posted by Green Steve 2013-08-16 08:47|| 2013-08-16 08:47|| Front Page Top

#3 A true hero, for all he is PPP. Thank you for that report, Green
Steve.

Posted by trailing wife 2013-08-16 09:57|| 2013-08-16 09:57|| Front Page Top

#4 Bleach - a kook once held Seattle Police off for like 8-10 hours - with a sword and no hostages.

Posted by CrazyFool 2013-08-16 10:02|| 2013-08-16 10:02|| Front Page Top

#5 There are lunatics everywhere, it seems.

Uh, yeah. It's Pakistan.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2013-08-16 13:53|| 2013-08-16 13:53|| Front Page Top

#6 what made him different than the rest of the population?

Posted by Frank G 2013-08-16 13:58|| 2013-08-16 13:58|| Front Page Top

#7 He didn't shoot anyone from the start?

Posted by Pappy 2013-08-16 15:01|| 2013-08-16 15:01|| Front Page Top

#8 The Green Steve still got it strong.

Posted by Shipman 2013-08-16 16:45|| 2013-08-16 16:45|| Front Page Top

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