The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on Sunday that they are not involved in the brutal murder of rights activist Sabeen Mahmud.
“We categorically deny involvement in the murder of Sabeen Mahmud,” TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khorasani was quoted as saying.
Gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead the director of the popular arts centre, T2F, shortly after she had hosted a seminar on the troubled region of Balochistan at her cafe.
The session, ‘Unsilencing Balochistan (Take 2)’, featured the chairperson of Voice for Missing Baloch Persons (VBMP), Mama Qadeer. This was the same session which was due to be held at LUMS a few weeks ago, but was cancelled at the last minute.
No group has so far claimed responsibility for Sabeen’s murder. However, sources say the slain activist has been receiving threats.
The police registered a case against unidentified persons under terrorism charges on behalf of Sabeen’s mother, who was critically wounded in the attack and is admitted in hospital.
The nation of Pakistan continues to face various challenges in the form of terrorism, and it is easy to see that the enemies of peace remain focused on destabilizing the country. We hope the ones responsible for murdering Sabeen Mahmud are caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers and thoughts are with Sabeen Mahmud’s family and friends during this difficult time.
While condemning the murder, this is what the US Embassy in Pakistan spokesperson said:
“We strongly condemn the murder of Sabeen Mahmud and the wounding of her mother. We extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones and our wishes for her mother's full and speedy recovery. Sabeen was a courageous voice of the Pakistani people and her death represents a great loss.”
http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pr-042515.html
Ali Khan
Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
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