Prominent Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Abdul Razzaq Shar was tragically gunned down in a targeted attack on Quetta's Airport Road. The incident occurred as Shar was en route to the Balochistan High Court when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire.
Eyewitnesses reported that Shar was traveling in a relative's vehicle at the time of the incident. Swift action was taken to rush him to Quetta Civil Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries during transit. According to Police Surgeon Ayesha Faiz, Shar sustained a staggering 16 bullet wounds, proving to be fatal.
Authorities have cordoned off the crime scene and launched a thorough investigation to apprehend the suspects responsible for this heinous act. The Quetta Bar Association President, Abid Kakar, has strongly condemned the shooting and announced a complete boycott of the Balochistan High Court and lower courts, observing a three-day mourning period in honor of Shar's untimely demise.
Senior lawyer Mir Ataullah Lango revealed that Advocate Shar had recently filed a petition highlighting the threats to his life. Regrettably, despite his pleas for protection, he was unable to receive adequate security measures from the government. Lango emphasized that senior lawyers often face inherent risks, as it is challenging to anticipate the source of danger when dealing with a variety of cases.
In a surprising turn of events, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Ataullah Tarar, squarely blamed PTI Chairman Imran Khan for the murder of Advocate Shar. Tarar asserted that the targeted killing was directly linked to an ongoing treason case against Imran Khan, which was approaching its conclusion in the upcoming hearings.
A division bench of the Balochistan High Court had taken up the case, focusing on Article 6 of the Constitution, following a petition stating that Imran had violated the Constitution by advising the president to dissolve the National Assembly. SAPM Tarar alleged that Imran orchestrated the lawyer's assassination to safeguard himself from the treason case.
Dubbing the incident the "murder of the law," Tarar vowed to launch a comprehensive investigation into the matter, stressing that Imran Khan would be implicated in the murder case. He cautioned Imran that he would have to attend every hearing and potentially face arrest if ordered by the court.
On the other hand, the PTI categorically rejected Tarar's allegations, dismissing them as baseless and futile. The party demanded that a case be registered against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, holding them responsible for the shooting. Furthermore, the PTI called upon the Supreme Court to take immediate notice of the incident and dismiss the false accusations leveled against their former premier.
We express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Advocate Abdul Razzaq Shar. His tragic demise serves as a somber reminder of the challenges faced by legal professionals in their pursuit of justice. May his soul rest in peace.
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