The authorities announced that they are investigating the letters sent to the judge of the Islamabad High Court. The powder found in the letter contains a certain amount of arsenic, it was found.
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has revealed that forensic analysis of the powder found in a suspicious letter sent to the Islamabad High Court judge contained arsenic. This revelation raises serious concerns.
According to a reliable source of CTD, the forensic report revealed that the powder contained 15% concentration of arsenic. Arsenic, known for its toxicity and lethal effects, affects human health, especially the nervous system.
The CTD should submit a report of this important case to the Supreme Court in the next three to four days.
CTD sleuths also obtained CCTV footage from the Hemra sub-divisional office and arrested the suspect near the post box where the letters were sent to the magistrate. Using advanced identification techniques, the National Database and Registration Agency (NADRA) is actively working to identify the individuals featured in the video.
In view of this incident, the CTD has launched an investigation targeting those who are considered suspicious based on the CCTV footage.
The alarming situation escalated when eight judges, including Chief Justice of Pakistan Faez Isa and Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Aamir Farooq, received letters containing threatening notes and suspicious powder. As a result, four judges of the Lahore High Court reported receiving similar threatening letters, raising concerns about the safety and security of judicial officials.
The gravity of the situation led to swift action by the CTD leading to the registration of the case. During the investigation, the authorities remain vigilant, prioritizing the safety and security of the judiciary and its staff.
