'Karachi police killing religious activists in name of extremists to earn rewards, promotions'
1 Jul 2009, 1636 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

Karachi, July 1 The Karachi police recently claimed that it had killed five close associates of the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) chief Baitullaah Mehsud in an encounter, but the incident is being seen part of a "fake encounter" trend by security officials to please their higher authorities in search of rewards.

Terming the encounter as 'fake', a report in The Nation claimed that security forces have been killing religious activists in the name of extremists.

It blamed police officials for killing innocent people for earning rewards and promotions.

While five extremists were killed in the encounter in Karachi, none of the security officials sustained even a minor injury during the operation, even though the 'trained' militants had many sophisticated and advanced weapons.

Moreover, the two-room small apartment where the shootout took place, and which was declared a militant's hideout, is actually used by four watchmen.

It is believed that all the five alleged terrorists were brought to Sohrab Goth from somewhere else and then killed.

There were neither any empty bullet cartridges found on the spot nor any bullet marks on the walls of the apartment, which certainly puts a question mark over the Karachi police; claims, the paper caimed.

Muhammad Ali, an activist of an outlawed organization, also raised questions over the claims of the police.

"A militant means a trained fighter and how the police tackled them without receiving even a single injury," said Ali. (ANI)

Related Latest

Assam Police suspect nine ULFA terrorists behind Nalbari blasts Ludhiana Police seize three kilograms of heroin Italy police arrests two Pak nationals linked to 26/11 attacks A ration card in the name of Mahatma Gandhi! Chandigarh police arrest snatcher who targetted elderly women Two killed as police open fire at tribal mob in Orissa 2 killed as police fire at mob in Orissa ISI helped Mullah Omar to flee to Karachi to escape US drone attacks Visually impaired family forms orchestra group to earn living in Orissa MP lodges police complaint against MIC chief, son

Related Latest

Warnie says 'Pup' Clarke is his new bunny in 20-20 match Assam bomb blast death toll rises to seven (Update Assam blast) Windies won't wilt against Aussies, says coach Williams Central Excise, Customs official protest in Delhi for better pay Teenager charged for mutilation murder of Brit Indian Orissa Govt orders heavy security deployment in Korapat District Ferguson's overhaul plan puts greats under scrutiny Arrest warrant issued against two ministers in Karzai's cabinet Former Australian cricket stars question Clarke's capacity to captain Headley always felt pulled between East and West: Investigators

• Windies won't wilt against Aussies, says coach Williams
• Warnie says 'Pup' Clarke is his new bunny in 20-20 match
• Assam bomb blast death toll rises to seven (Update Assam blast)
• Central Excise, Customs official protest in Delhi for better pay
• Ferguson's overhaul plan puts greats under scrutiny

• भारतीय क्रिकेट की मजबूत दीवार
• कंगारूओं के आगे ढेर, चीतों से कैसे मुकाबला करेंगें शेर
• Reducing greenhouse gases may not be enough to slow global warming
• बीकानेर महापौर चुनावः एक विश्लेषण
• Deepawali: The Festival Of Lights