The sinister links of the so-called “Fitna-e-Hindustan” conspiracy are beginning to unfold as investigations reveal new details about the recent Islamabad court suicide bombing.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the attacker, a resident of Bajaur, arrived in Islamabad on Friday. From Pirwadhai, he travelled on a motorcycle to the G-11 district courts.
According to investigators, the terrorist had covered himself with a shawl and was carrying around eight kilograms of explosives packed with ball bearings.
The investigation into the Islamabad District Courts suicide blast is still underway. Statements of police officials who were present at the time of the explosion have been recorded.
Authorities have completed the geo-fencing process, while evidence collected from the site has been sent for forensic analysis.
The initial report confirms that the explosion occurred outside the court premises. The assailant, who was acting alone, reportedly tried to enter the courthouse but detonated himself when security personnel stopped him.
Those standing nearby were caught in the blast, which also damaged three vehicles, including a police van. Investigators have recovered the attacker’s head and are pursuing leads to trace his handler.
The explosion claimed the lives of twelve people and injured twenty-seven others. Among the injured are four members of the Islamabad Police, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
Of the wounded, twenty-two are receiving treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Eighteen of them are admitted to Surgical Ward 4, while four are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); one of the victims is said to be in critical condition.
The remaining injured were discharged after receiving medical aid. Two of the injured were transferred by their families to private hospitals yesterday.
All twelve bodies kept at the PIMS morgue were handed over to their families last night after completing the legal procedures.
The District Judicial Complex will remain completely closed today. District Bar Association President Naeem Gujar and other officials have advised lawyers, litigants, and clerks not to come to the courts.
The District Bar has announced three days of mourning and a one-day strike, while the Islamabad Bar Council has also declared a three-day strike to condemn the tragic incident.
Advocate Zubair Aslam Ghumman lost his life in the blast, while several other lawyers, litigants, and civilians remain under treatment.
Case registered at CTD police station
Islamabad Judicial Complex blast case has been registered at Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station on Wednesday.
According to CTD sources, the case was registered under the government's complaint under cause number 10/25 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The case includes serious criminal charges including murder and attempt to murder.
The number of martyrs and injured has also been included in the case.
The damage to vehicles due to the terror blast has also been included in the text of the case.
Reporters: Hashir Warraich, Babar Shehzad Turk, Muhammad Awais and Ahmad Mansoor