A spokesman of the Ministry of Defence on Thursday said instead of publicly declaring that her life was in danger, senior Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir should lodge a complaint and provide necessary evidence so that the matter could be investigated properly and appropriate steps be taken accordingly. In a statement, the spokesman said Asma had accused intelligence agencies of being a part of the plot to assassinate her.
“This is a very serious allegation, which should be articulated in an appropriate legal manner by her.” He said rather than raising the matter through the media, it would serve her personal security as well as national interest that she lodged a complaint and provided evidence so that the matter could be properly dealt with.