Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan has been targeted in a threatening letter, raising serious concerns over the safety of judicial officials. The letter, which contained both threatening content and a suspicious powder substance, is part of a series of similar threats received by judges in recent days.
The Registrar’s Office of the Lahore High Court confirmed the receipt of the letter, prompting a swift response from authorities. Forensic teams, along with officials from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police, have been deployed to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Initial reports suggest that the powder in the letters sent to the judges may be anthrax, although confirmation will only come after laboratory analysis. The safety and security of judicial officials are of utmost importance, and measures are being taken to ensure their protection in light of these disturbing incidents.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by the judiciary in Pakistan and underscores the need for robust security measures to safeguard judicial independence and the rule of law. Authorities are urging vigilance and caution in light of these threats, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible.
