Two ex-armymen among three named by Malik Riaz as ‘blackmailers’

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Bahria Town Chairman Malik Riaz on Wednesday filed a first information report (FIR) with the Loi Bher Police Station against people he alleges have blackmailed him.

The Bahria Town chairman was accompanied by his lawyer Dr Babar Awan.

According to the FIR, Malik Riaz has accused three individuals – Lt Colonel (r) Tariq Kamal, Dr Shafiq and dismissed Col Khalid Rasheed of blackmailing him and trying to destroy the reputation of Bahria Town.

The FIR states that the blackmailers had already been paid once and were seeking more money. The blackmailers allegedly received Rs 50 million on 28 June 2013, and assured that there would be no further blackmailing. The FIR further states that 15 days ago Col (r) Tariq had issued another threat.

Speaking to reporters after filing the FIR, Babar Awan said his client Malik Riaz had submitted documents and CCTV video from his office as evidence with the FIR. Awan added that during his professional career, Malik Riaz and been extorted by several individuals.

“It is now the responsibility of the media and national institutions to bring forward the truth.”