Eight IHC judges receive suspicious letters containing powdery substance

ISLAMABAD, (NNI): A concerning development come to light that eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, have reportedly received suspicious letters.

The anonymous letters titled 'Nuqsandeh' (harmful) were sent by a woman and the court staffer felt irritation when he opened the letters.

According to sources, the letters, addressed to the IHC judges, do not bear the sender's address who introduces herself as Ms Resham, the wife of Waqar Hussain.

Sources said that when the staff of one of the judges opened the envelope, they found a mysterious powder-like substance inside.

Confirming the receipt of the letters, IHC Chief Justice Amer Farooq asserted that the high court has been threatened.

Following the receipt of the letters, the

Islamabad Police chief and DIG Security were immediately summoned by the high court.

Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the Islamabad High Court to analyse the situation.

The primary focus of the investigation revolves around determining the nature of the powder and its potential threat.

Court sources disclosed that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.

Meanwhile, the IHC administration has ordered to register a case under the sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

In response to the situation, the Islamabad High Court has taken proactive measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates and coordinate efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of the judiciary.