Naqvi alleges Indian involvement in murder of Sarabjit attack accused Aamir Tamba Cautions against making a big issue out of Bahawalnagar incident
LAHORE, (NNI): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that India could be involved in the murder of Aamir Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 killing of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh.
Aamir Sarfaraz alia Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 fatal attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Kot Lakhpat jail, died during treatment after he was seriously injured when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him on Sunday morning.
The attack took place in Lahore's Islampura area, leaving Tamba critically wounded. His death was confirmed by his family sources, while hospital sources said he died due to excessive bleeding. The deceased was hit by four bullets, the sources added.
Speaking to the media during a press conference at the FIA office in Lahore, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that India is suspected of being involved in Aamir Tamba's murder, as some evidence has been found in this regard.
He further stated that India was also involved in some incidents of terrorism in Pakistan.
He further said that in response to security concerns, the installation of electronic gates at airports was set to commence, aiming to enhance surveillance and thwart potential threats.
Furthermore, he said even the ordinary consumers using 300 units of electricity have been overbilled. He added that measures are being taken to prevent electricity theft, as 830 million units have been overbilled in LESCO.
"Work has started regarding overbilling as well the price of electricity," Naqvi added.
Additionally, Pakistan's continuous engagement with Afghanistan seeks to address mutual concerns about terrorism emanating from Afghan soil.
"Pakistan has reservations about terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The mastermind of recent terrorist incidents is in Afghanistan," Naqvi claimed. He added that Pakistan was continuously talking to Afghanistan.
The interior minister also cautioned against making a big issue out of incidents like the Bahawalnagar incident, urging restraint and emphasizing the importance of diplomatic dialogue over sensationalism.
"Punjab government can better respond on the Bahawalnagar incident. Mudslinging should not be allowed!" he declared.
Mohsin Naqvi also revealed the latest figures about overbilling and promised to continue with a crackdown on power theft, as people in Pakistan are crushed by a stubborn inflation which has been exacerbated by rising energy costs.
He said not only affluent and state power consumers, but also poor households were a victim of overbilling, adding that the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) had charged a total of additional 830 million units - a practice to hide the failure to check line losses and power theft.
Naqvi also said that the authorities were acting vigorously against those involved in power theft and especially mentioned the efforts being made in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in this connection where the practice is more rampant.