CJ
takes notice of murder of Baloch leaders
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Wednesday
took sou moto notice on a news clipping appearing in Daily The News
regarding murder of three Baloch Senators in Quetta.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr.
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered the Chief Secretary
Balochistan to submit comments on this tragic incident.
While complying with the orders of
this court, the Chief Secretary Balochistan in his comments stated
that investigation of case was being supervised by senior Police
Officer on the basis of data received through various agencies and
that the Government of Balochistan has nominated a committee to
carry out investigation strictly according to law.
Reportedly the High Court of
Balochistan has also taken notice of this issue and a judicial High
Court is in progress.
According to a the SCP press release,
the apex court is pursuing the case vigorously with a view to keep a
vigilant eye over the matter so that this Court may be apprised of
the outcome of investigation and the real culprits be put to task.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr.
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while showing great concern over
the matter has been pleased to call follow up report.
The murdered
leaders include Muneer Muhammed, Ghulam Muhammed Baloch and Sher
Muhammed Baloch.
The News: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |