Suspicious letters sent to four LHC judges handed over to CTD: DIG Operations

Lahore: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Ali Nasir Rizvi on Wednesday said the suspicious letters sent to four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) had been handed over to Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

Speaking to media persons at the LHC premises, he said investigation was underway while other courts were also put under vigilance to ensure security.

In response to queries, the DIG Operations assured that credible information would be shared with media. He urged them to wait for some time till the completion of process.

Earlier, senior police officials and a forensic team arrived at the LHC after receiving information about the suspicious letters.

Additionally, security at the LHC has been heightened following the incident.

Lahore High Court (LHC) five judges including Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan received the suspicious and threatening letters.  Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, justice Shahid Bilal Hassan and justice Aliya Neelam were the other judges.

Just a day before, the eight judges of the IHC including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq received the similar threatening letters. The letters contained anthrax powder and threatening signs.