The suspect involved in the assassination of Pakistan’s Head of Mission Obaidur Rehman Nizamani in Kabul was arrested on Saturday, JEE News reported citing sources.
A day earlier, Nizmani escaped an assassination attempt after coming under attack targeting the head of mission at the embassy compound in Kabul. However, a security guard soldier Asrar Muhammad was injured in the attack while protecting the diplomat.
According to diplomatic sources, the suspect was residing on the eighth floor of a nearby building and had planted an improvised explosive device in three rooms of the same floor.
When the Afghan security personnel arrived at the building, the suspect tried to escape but was arrested.
Security officials also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a long-range automatic rifle, a sniper rifle and other weapons from the suspect’s possession.
Diplomatic sources further told JEE News that the police have also arrested another accused. Meanwhile, the security guard — who was injured in yesterday’s attack — has been shifted to Peshawar.
Pakistan has demanded the Taliban government to increase security.
Earlier today, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq said the government will provide resources to further enhance the security of our diplomats following the assassination of the Pakistani ambassador.
Sadiq said on Twitter that Pakistani security guard soldier Asrar Muhammad, who was injured in an attack to protect the head of mission in Kabul, was taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) last night in a special plane.
Sepoy Israr Muhammad, who was shot in the chest while guarding our Ambassador in Kabul, was transferred to CMH Peshawar last night by a special plane. Mud – A true Mujahid. Get well soon mystery!”
1. Sepoy Israr Mohammad, who took bullets on chest to protect our Ambassador in Kabul was evacuated to CMH Peshawar last night by a special plane. Israr displayed extraordinary courage & devotion to duty: salute to this brave son of the soil – a true mujahid. Get well soon Israr!
— Mohammad Sadiq (@AmbassadorSadiq) December 3, 2022
Additionally, Ambassador Sadiq said Nizamani and his team were working in an “extraordinarily challenging situation”, adding that the security of members should be given the highest priority.
“First and foremost, the Afghan transitional government will need to further strengthen the security of our embassy and its personnel,” he added.
3. Govt of Pakistan will also provide necessary resources to further enhance security of our diplomats to ensure continued and effective discharge of duties by them in the most important foreign Capital for Pakistan.
— Mohammad Sadiq (@AmbassadorSadiq) December 3, 2022
US wants a transparent investigation.
Meanwhile, US State Department spokesman Ned Price also called for a “thorough and transparent” investigation into the assassination of Pakistan’s mission chief in Kabul.
In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, it has been said that ‘by the grace and grace of Allah Almighty, the head of the mission is safe’.
Speaking at the press conference, Price said: “We offer our condolences and wish a speedy recovery to those affected by the violence.
“The United States is deeply concerned about the attack on a foreign diplomat and we demand a thorough and transparent investigation,” he added.
