Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Wednesday took suo motu notice regarding murder of three Baloch leaders and sought report from Chief Secretary Balochistan. Baloch National Movement (BNM) President Ghulam Mohammad Baloch, Lala Munir, also of BNM, and Sher Mohammad Baloch of Baloch Republican Party (BRP) were found dead in a mountainous area, 40 kilometres away from Turbat.
While complying with orders of SC, the Chief Secretary Balochistan in his comments stated that investigation of case was being supervised by a senior Police Officer on the basis of data received through various agencies, and that the Government of Balochistan has appointed a committee to carry out investigation strictly according to law. Reportedly, the High Court of Balochistan has also taken notice of this issue and a judicial High Court probe is in progress.
Supreme Court of Pakistan is pursuing the case vigorously with a view to keep a vigilant eye on the matter so that this Court may be apprised of the outcome of investigation and the real culprits be put to task. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry while showing great concern over the matter has called for follow up report.