Balochistan CM: Ziarat AC ‘killing’ claim proven false after forensics
“CM Sarfraz Bugti retracted earlier claims about the Ziarat AC’s ‘martyrdom’.”
Key points
- CM Sarfraz Bugti retracted earlier claims about the Ziarat AC’s ‘martyrdom’.
- He said a forensic review of the photo disproved the killing report.
- The officer and his son were abducted nearly a month ago.
- Bugti pledged continued efforts for their safe recovery.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday clarified that reports about the martyrdom of Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son were incorrect. Addressing the provincial assembly, the chief minister said his initial statement—issued when claims emerged on Sunday that the father and son, abducted nearly a month ago, had been killed—was based on early, unverified information. He added that a forensic examination of the photo cited in the circulating claims revealed the report was false. The chief minister said authorities would continue efforts to locate and safely recover the duo, and reiterated that those responsible for kidnappings and acts of violence would be brought to justice. Earlier, the CM had paid tribute to the officer in a message that reflected the early accounts of the situation; he said today that the government’s updated position is grounded in the latest verified findings.
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