Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi suggested on Monday that India may be involved in the recent attack on Amir Tamba, who was allegedly responsible for the death of an Indian prisoner, Sarabjit Singh, in 2013.
Addressing the media at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) office in Lahore, Naqvi stated, “Police suspect India’s involvement in the shooting of Amir Tamba, as well as in four other similar murder cases. However, it’s premature to draw conclusions until the investigation is completed.”
The incident occurred on Sunday when two unidentified assailants on motorcycles fatally shot Tamba within the Islampura police station’s jurisdiction. A case has been registered, and the police have initiated investigations, aided by CCTV footage.
In 2013, Tamba, along with Mudasir Munir, allegedly attacked Sarabjit Singh with bricks and iron rods in Kot Lakhpat jail. However, they were acquitted of the charges in December 2018 due to retracting witness statements.
Amir Tamba, aged 45 and unmarried, resided with his brothers in Islampura and worked as a spice dealer.
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The suspicion of Indian involvement in Tamba’s attack comes amidst recent revelations. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in an interview on April 5, acknowledged India’s policy of carrying out killings in Pakistan. This admission followed reports of Indian involvement in similar incidents in other countries, as highlighted by The Guardian.
Pakistan strongly denounced Singh’s remarks, terming them as “hyper-nationalistic sentiments” aimed at electoral gains. The Foreign Office reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace but warned against misconstruing its desire for peace.
Furthermore, Pakistan provided evidence of India’s involvement in extrajudicial killings on Pakistani soil and called for international accountability for such actions.
The latest incident adds to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, raising concerns about regional stability and the prospects for constructive engagement.