Standoff in Islamabad ends, gunman captured
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ISLAMABAD: Police and security officals have arrested a gunman in Islamabad on late Thursday night who had been demanding the implementation of an Islamic system in Pakistan.
The gunman is now in police custody. Sources suggest that the gunman was injured after one bullet hit him in the stomach and another bullet hit his leg.
He has been taken to Pims hospital where he is undergoing an operation to treat his wounds. Hospital sources said that he is in a serious condition.
The Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar had given the order that the man should be taken alive.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Zamurd Khan was instrumental in helping to capture the gunman when he jumped at him and tried to take away his weapon.
Earlier on the armed man opened fire in the heavily policed heart of Islamabad after slipping past the capital's many checkpoints.
Security has been tight in Islamabad after police received an alert about possible attacks by militants operating from the tribal areas on Pakistan's lawless border with Afghanistan.
As night fell, the unidentified man drove a black vehicle into the tightly guarded centre of Islamabad, stopped within a stone's throw from the president's official residence and opened fire in the air.
The gunman had a Kalashnikov in his possession along with a submachine gun. A woman and two children were also in the car with him.
“I am against vulgarity and immorality. My associates have taken up positions in the whole of Pakistan,” he told a local TV channel.
Hundreds of onlookers gathered in the central Jinnah Avenue as night fell and periodic gunshots rang out in the air.
Checkpoints and police armed with assault rifles dot many major access points in Islamabad, where attacks have become rare in recent years.
Security has been tightened further in past weeks, particularly in the city centre where most government buildings and diplomatic missions are located.
Although he appeared to act on his own and seemed confused in his demands, it was unclear how the man, armed with at least two automatic rifles, managed to paralyse the city centre and cause a standoff with police including anti-terrorist units.
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Aug 15, 2013 08:20pm
Ya Allah Khair. Demanding the law of Islam by breaking one of its main laws, "attacking and killing the innocent". how ironic.
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Aug 15, 2013 08:27pm
this dramma should be finished as soon as possible.
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Aug 15, 2013 08:33pm
As seen from snaps in some newspapers, the armed person is freely talking with police, has no abductees and yet police can not control him. I feel pity for our security personnel and their training.While this person making undesirable show at a very sensitive point of capital, our security personnel and agencies are making themselves a laughing stock. What a country full of jokers.
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Aug 15, 2013 08:50pm
Where are the sharp shooters, the gun man is not very smart, he is leaving himself in open. Very easy target, just kill him.
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Aug 15, 2013 08:59pm
whats wrong with the police and rangers.they should have shot him first and make an example .
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Aug 15, 2013 09:00pm
Pakistan is in a state of madness based on religion. The problem is people do not have a healthy attitude to sexuality and want to make it disappear. The problem is in their mind
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Aug 15, 2013 09:07pm
All religions, including islam, are man made belief systems.
Only a secular space allows for equality of all the people who inhabit it.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:08pm
@Adeel:
toshay
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Aug 15, 2013 09:15pm
It's ridiculs! a great joke of our high alert security.... May ALLAH blees upon our poor country!!!
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Aug 15, 2013 09:15pm
The security forces are only good at fighting unarmed people. Just a few weeks ago they shot and killed an unarmed taxi driver (who was with his young son) just because he was backing away his taxi thinking that the road is closed.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:23pm
Islamabad so called foolproof security in tatters!!! Again the common Pakistani has been brought to shame but for the onlookers.......
Drama on hai..... Enjoy everybody!!!
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Aug 15, 2013 09:24pm
Will he be another Hero for Pakistan.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:27pm
Islamic Law this man demands but he does not even appear to be following islamic Law! This is pure hypocrisy.
Pakistani forces you are the best had this man be in any other country he would have been shot by a sniper! but it is Islam and the islamic forces of Pakistan who value life thus try to open a dialog with this human.
Islam is great, the one book is great, Allah is great for he gives people free will after all that they say and do. After all this if the people decide to ignore all signs including the book then it is simply ignorance!
May Allah guide us all.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:29pm
@Adeel:
In all honesty he hasn't killed any innocent person. He has demands that he wants people to hear by display of power. I know it is not correct but the only law he's breaking is Civil laws.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:30pm
I wonder why they cant shoot t him with a numbing bullet to make him loose consciousness,we its done all the time with the nimals to control them, and the arrest him.its so simple its unbeleivable how one person can paralyse the city center and the whole police is watching and becoming a laugh stock for the whole world,for God sake just use the taser to subdue him.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:32pm
Thanks to the people like him which show the inefficiency in our armed forces and intelligence agencies. When officers spend more time in finding lucrative posts instead of protecting civilians this happens. I am also feeling sorry for this person as he is demanding Islam in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (What a Joke)
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Aug 15, 2013 09:33pm
Catch him and hang him right away.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:41pm
@safia naz:
of course it should be.....
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Aug 15, 2013 09:43pm
The issue do exist. Immorality and Vulgarity has rampantly spread in our society and culture but spreading morality and modesty with guns with family member including children sitting in the car is another immoral and criminal activity that is on the rise.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:45pm
when did he call dawn and tell about his demand for a Islamic system and the woman does not seem to be held hostage!
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Aug 15, 2013 09:47pm
The guy as per some other reports is drunk, is wielding two illegal automatic firearms and is taking innocent people hostage. Is there a more ironic way to start demanding for an Islamic system?
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Aug 15, 2013 09:51pm
how much humiliation does this nation have to suffer
yet another joke of the month
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Aug 15, 2013 09:56pm
Who is the female in black dress?
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Aug 15, 2013 09:56pm
Just speechless, what is going on in our country. Each new day comes up with new issues, stories and items like this.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:56pm
A bullet to the head by a well-placed sniper should do it. Our security/ law enforcement agencies have become the biggest jokers.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:58pm
It appears that the man is a character playing in foreign hands. His demand to "establish an Islamic system" in the "armed manner" is just another attempt by the enemies of Pakistan to malign the country in the eyes of the world and prove that it is a state where everybody is an extremist.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:59pm
"Hundreds of onlookers" .... i mean seriously people it is not a show. I can understand the concern but given the circumstances, one cannot assist and with what goes on in these situations, when will the masses learn to steer clear and not turn it into a circus? it has been known to cause and can jeopardise everyone on the scene.
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Aug 15, 2013 09:59pm
Is it a movie shooting or a real scene? People are watching as it is a show, the man is threatening to kill the prime minister, police officers are negotiating. Do we have something called sharp shooters to take the man down.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:00pm
It is not that the security personnel are not trained enough the guy actually looks a paranoid person and could hurt his children so that is why security personnel are a bit patient please do not speculate.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:00pm
@farook: They can easily shoot him as he is not hiding behind any 'hostages'. However that should be the last resort. I think they are trying to resolve this situation without any bloodshed. That is the right thing to do I guess.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:01pm
The person clearly seems to be a mental case. He got away with the guns because of the kids and female with him in his car.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:02pm
Pakistan is everybody's and anybody's country. They can just come to a chowrasta and start shooting for any insane demand.
The Police have been sensible this time, apparently. They perhaps do not want to shoot the guy infront of the little kids and waiting for bullets to be over (for once they are doing what Indian police generally do).
This guy is incredibly stupid or a politician - does he not know kids need food, water and a bathroom? Or does he know that already and knows that police will not do anything because he has kids in the car and they will wait until he runs of bullets to capture him? So was he looking for his 2 minutes of fame?
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Aug 15, 2013 10:02pm
Police is negotiating the man to defuse the situation, What? The man is threat to the security of people take him down, PERIOD.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:03pm
Kudos to the Police official who is negotiating with such confidence. What a brave man
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Aug 15, 2013 10:11pm
is this tight security, shame on Choudghary Nisar and Nazaz Sharif,,
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Aug 15, 2013 10:11pm
No doubt the vulgarity and immorality is on an increase in the Islamic State of Pakistan day by day but the problem can not be solved by killing innocent people. Pakistan is a democratice country and there are proper platforms available to discuss the problems and bring a change. The best way to bring islamic system in the country is to follow the guidance given by prophet Mohammad (SAW).
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Aug 15, 2013 10:12pm
I remember a video in which a woman was held hostage by a man, he was approached by an intelligence agent disguised as a news correspondent and arrested him within a second leaving woman unhurt.
I am shocked by incompetence of our security agencies.
First of all they should have cordoned off the area from people.and then Isolated him visually by shamiana covers with only a media and security personnel recording the incident with no live coverage. then they should have negotiated him.after that they should have taken measures as per training,may include tasing the person with stun gun. or abducting him in flash.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:13pm
First they were waiting for the dark... now on having second thoughts I think our security personal are waiting for the Sun to rise!!
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Aug 15, 2013 10:14pm
It took me with surprise. A man with automatic weapons entered in the red zone.... shame on the security arrangements and shame to this man as well who is demanding Islam in a Islamic state.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:17pm
This is where we need the Egyptian or the Syrian army to come in. Not the horseback-riding fancy 'Azadi' parade types.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:18pm
He demanded "Islamic Law"???
But in present situation which law is running??
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Aug 15, 2013 10:18pm
@Adeel:
Such gunmen are hellbent on destroying Pakistan in the name of religion.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:18pm
Such gunmen wiil destroy Pakistan.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:19pm
I commend the authorities for not over reacting and shooting this man down. We need to reinforce the concept in Pakistani society that every life is precious in its own right. This man is obviously delusional. The authorities should try every attempt to end this incident peacefully.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:21pm
@Adeel:
He hasn't killed anybody yet, the guns are just for a threat for now, I'd take this statement over the suicide bombers any day who demand the same thing but with much more violence.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:23pm
@Adeel:
No one killed yet
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Aug 15, 2013 10:24pm
he could be an ISI agent staging a drama, that's why the police are not touching him.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:25pm
Why did the govt security forces not tranquilize this clown with a sniper.
Media had a field day occupying people in that war of terror ravaged, poor abused nation.
Govt probably is relieved that such clowns take peoples eyes off of real issues.
Some enlightened so called liberals would argue that Extremism is the core issue. Well let us assume it is this and not our incompetence then why the hell arnt we demanding a Concrete Policy. Govts incompetence can not even check militarys role in all this.
Educate yourself and the masses, Build institutions and learn how to deal with issues, all by electing sensible people.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:26pm
You have got to be kidding me!
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Aug 15, 2013 10:28pm
@farook: He should be shot at first instant. He has clearly jeopardize the lives of children and and wife he probably holds so dear.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:29pm
@farook:
Because 1) you can't just kill someone with children unless he is an actual threat. This joker just seems to be threatening himself and nobody as of now 2) He says his accomplices are positioned all over the country... that could mean that if they take him out, there might be a fall out.
The security officials need to remain calm and get all the details before they react. If they make a mistake, people like you will be the first one on blogs yelling foul play and how an innocent poor man who was a victim of circumstances was shot down...
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Aug 15, 2013 10:29pm
Instead of making a mockery out of our Security forces we should take him down immediately.
Is this the message we are trying to potry in the outside world that anyone can Hold the City Hostage by standing in the middle of the Road with Weapons and hold the Capital for Rasom?? come on people we are better than that. STAND UP !!!
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Aug 15, 2013 10:30pm
Why can't they just shoot him instead of negotiating with him ? He look out of his mind and a threat who can fire on anyone ... Moreover he is not doing any good to humanity ..
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Aug 15, 2013 10:35pm
kiya media ki guftgoo armed man tak nahi poonch rahi. kiya wo aadmi ekela hai har gi nahi. media ke aage peeche jo log hain un main bohat log aise hun ge jo us armed man ke sathi ho sakte hain.media her action armed man tak pooncha raha hai. media should refrain to broad cost such news which benefit to the culprit. (*ZARA GHOR KEREN).
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Aug 15, 2013 10:36pm
just shoot him and get over it.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:40pm
Shoot him in the head and be done with it.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:40pm
It is sickening to see nothing else but this on all Pakistani news channels and hearing the excited anchors. Don't we have anything else to talk about but this lunatic and the ineffective law agencies!!!
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Aug 15, 2013 10:40pm
Don't understand where we are heading towards, I believe Rangers should control the situation before this Drama aired on World Channels, such people are make fun of themselves and for the whole nation, Bizarre society.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:48pm
Where is the guys beard? he has no beard and demanding islamic shairah?
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Aug 15, 2013 10:47pm
This is all drama going on. Its just question of one bullet. I feel as if this is scene of some comedy movie.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:48pm
shoot him ,its not hard.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:49pm
Time to call the sniper, eliminate him, make an example out of him, kill him and let his body rot on the street
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Aug 15, 2013 10:50pm
Why is this a surprise to anyone? Pakistan in a country filled to the brim with weirdo's ....
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Aug 15, 2013 10:50pm
This is not prescribe the prophet, upon him be peace, to turn guns against ordinary citizens, & demand Islamic system. This gunmen is stupid, misguided, or on pay roll.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:52pm
I am glad that the security personnel are using negotiation and coercion tactics rather than an overt show of force and aggression. This man has not, as far as I am aware, shot at any individuals or monuments, rather only made threats. It shows that life, even that of a man with questionable mental status, still means something to our security personnel.
It would have been very easy to just shoot the man and ask questions later. I am glad this was not done. Alhamdulillah.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:52pm
It appears this is going to get worse, Pakistanis will see more incidents like this in parks & public places. The authorities need to be proactive.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:56pm
Planted for a bigger purpose.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:59pm
How much more Islamic rule he wants ? There is enough islam around in Pakistan...
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Aug 15, 2013 10:58pm
@Adeel:
Well said, and how true.
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Aug 15, 2013 10:59pm
I am against all this as well but it has to start from me first. This guy needs to grow his beard & learn Akhlaaq before doing Amar bil Maroof wa Nahi Anil Munkir
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Aug 15, 2013 11:01pm
He will run out of the bullets soon, Please give him some more bullets not for the chamber instead in his head, may be 50 of them.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:07pm
Another well written script for diverting attentions of people from main issues. Why on earth is he allowed to do this drama, one sniper head-shot is enough! Alot of drama's going on, usama show, salala checkpost attack, drone attacks, DIKhan Jail break where more than 250 militants accomplished their task and reach their destination safely, needed just one gunship helicopter, while militants were on roads in their vehicles but security forces remained silent, and now this show. These could be for demoralizing our armed forces image or something else. May ALLAH SWT be our protector, alot of conspiracies drawn against our beautiful PAKISTAN, but INSHAALLAH ALLAH SWT will help us! WE WILL RISE!!
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Aug 15, 2013 11:11pm
Police should take every step very carefully in order to save lives of innocent children.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:16pm
Nobody in his /her right mind wants a system based on a primitive man made tribal ideology. We want civilised secular democracy not a system based on the fairy tales of a 7th century arab merchane.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:19pm
This is what happens when people are tired of Democracy. Pffttt....
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Aug 15, 2013 11:20pm
the interior minister should keep him as a guest at his house.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:22pm
It seems like this man may be mentally unstable. I hope that he doesn't get hurt or hurt anyone else in the process. He should think about his wife and 2 little kids.
There are numerous other ways to express one's dislike regarding vulgarity and immorality.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:22pm
@farook:
This seems to be well planned one by the islamist force in security apparatus. He took his whole family with him as if he is visiting a circus/relative.
These kind guys should have been killed, it these there is no respect for knowldge only gundas will live in pakistan.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:22pm
if this guy had pointed a gun at a lawman anywhere else he would end up with hundereds of them in his own body.whats wrong with our police,no wonder they escape.shame on the interior minister,
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Aug 15, 2013 11:22pm
Salute to Islamabad police for settling this incident in a humane way. Here in Miami where I live, the cops fire and kill first and ask questions later. Evidently this guy was mentally unbalanced and any firefight would have put his wife and kids in harm's way.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:23pm
I think safety of the kids is most important, he must have used drugs, do the blood test, It a normal behavior after taking drugs
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Aug 15, 2013 11:24pm
This is tool taken by government to escape from real problems in in the country.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:27pm
Proud of Chaudary Zamrud Khan who tried to take control of the attacker while our forces were silent spectators.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:30pm
@farook:
I think the security personnel did an excellent job, brave enough to freely talk. and ensure no one got Hurt (people around or the man himself).
Do you want a police force who executes anyone doing stupid things. they are there to protect, safeguard and rehabilitate citizens, not to execute them.
please retract your thumbs up immediately ;)
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Aug 15, 2013 11:31pm
thanks to God almighty.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:33pm
looks like sometime we see in us
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Aug 15, 2013 11:34pm
what I think electronic media has played a negative role and gave this incident undue coverage leading to unnecessary panic in the country. standoff does occur in other parts of the world as well. in this case security agencies were trying to capture that gunman alive and in the end they managed the same. what I suggest is that electronic should have some code of conduct and does not go for rating only and should refrain from such affairs which lead to negative excitement in the country
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Aug 15, 2013 11:37pm
Those who are saying that police/secuirty are not acting as they should- remember what happened after lal masjid? he is now a "hero" among religios parties... you want to make him a martyr?! and then what will happen... burning tires all over country!
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Aug 15, 2013 11:37pm
Wise decision to have the man arrested alive, rather than make a 'martyr' out of him (in the eyes of the fanatics) by killing him. In my opinion, the police showed maturity and patience. Killing the gunman was an easier option, but would only fuel the fanaticism currently gripping the country!
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Aug 15, 2013 11:43pm
@farook:
Do you seriously think that a person who spells his name "Farook" will be thought of as a Pakistani... at least learn the name that you intend to impersonate... INDIAN!
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Aug 15, 2013 11:45pm
Sorry for your country...
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Aug 15, 2013 11:47pm
Hamari Police se zumrad khan ache hain
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Aug 15, 2013 11:47pm
Shoot him. Pakistan should have a "no negotiation" policy with such terrorists. if anyone is seen firing shots in the air in the city he should be shot at sight after one verbal warning. animals like this kill innocent people intoxicated by their own power.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:47pm
Hats Off to zamrad khan.. we salutes you
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Aug 15, 2013 11:48pm
Thank God that Film ended....
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Aug 15, 2013 11:50pm
It must have been very easy to take a sniper shot at him but like civilized nations we should exercise restraint and make utmost effort to diffuse the situation without loss of life. The man had his family with him and there lives were also at risk. Zamurad Khan was not trained for the job but jumped on the armed man making the situation enough fluid for the police to act in a haste. A few people are injured because of his action. It does not matter how long it takes but professionals must be allowed to handle the situation.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:52pm
@Adeel:
Who did he attack?
Who did he kill?
If you are going to comment, at least read the article.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:52pm
@farook:
o chacha, Police was waiting to see he will offer any money before they move lol. Are you out of your mind. In a land of corrupt and Jahils you expect that Law and order will be seen. wake up and smell what you get when you keeping electing corrupt and lawless peoples
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Aug 15, 2013 11:53pm
@farook:
What were his kids and wife then? You weren't there, how do you know what the police didn't want you knowing? Armchair critics like you need to do Pakistan a big favour...and just shut up. Many thanks.
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Aug 15, 2013 11:54pm
Thank God my city Isl is safe now ...
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Aug 15, 2013 11:58pm
pathan came foreward to rescue islamabad..whereas islamabad has failed to rescue people in IDPS camps...and bring peace to tribal areas....
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Aug 15, 2013 11:59pm
So shameful for our security agencies. They've made a mockery of whole country. It's been clear that they are of no use. They can't shoot one man in feet at least? They ever heard of snipers? And why so much media coverage to such shameful events?
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Aug 15, 2013 11:59pm
I agree that he was mentally retarded. But what about the wife? Didn't she have any sense?
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Aug 16, 2013 12:02am
@farook:
In my view law enforement want to catpure him alive as it is very easy for the law enforcement personals to shoot him by single shot. Even though we feel Law Enforement is In competant to handle this situation its not the case but they better understand the strategy and planning how to handle the situation. Arresting him alive can give more information specially the source of automatic weapons he got from and also as in the news they were saying he belongs to some banned groupt etc. In the new channels who so every saying police failure or in competant, they need to realize that becaue of the same police they are able to sleep in peace and also we should not forget the sacrifices of our law enforcement against these elements. God Bless them.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:02am
@farook:My dear Holiwood Terminator, in today's world even a youngster can shoot and kill, not to speak of commandos who would have easily killed the man within a few minutes not hours, but it is very hard, even for the best of the police force to capture a man alive who is fully armed. Even in America what happened to the two Muslim brothers, one of whom the police killed for no fault and the other was shot such seriously that he died, why didnot the so called elite police force of the so called superpower caught them alive? So donot just imagine some Rambo style feud here, our police force and Mard Khan have done what others could not have done.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:03am
What a shameful incident and significantly the role played by a politician is indeed deplorable. The whole world must be laughing at Pakistani police handling of the situation. How on earth someone like zamurd khan decides for himself to end this incident by putting lives of many in danger. This was not his job but for cheap popularity he even did not care for himself. T make things worse Our immature media is making him a hero where the fact of the matter is that he should also be arrested for taking police job in his own hands
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Aug 16, 2013 12:04am
The man could have been shot and the standoff quickly ended, However, the instruction of the Government were that the man be taken alive. His interrogation would help in the pinpointing of accomplices and their arrest. While it is easy to criticize the security forces, remember they have to answer to corrupt politicians who have their own agendas.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:11am
If he was demanding the implementation of islamic law in the country,he choose the wrong way to press his demand otherwise it's the last resort for our country.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:12am
Great job Mr.Zamurrad Khan ..Hats off. may Allah bless u.Your great effort and courage have raised our courage and hope that TERRORISM can not beat this very great nation that is Pakistanis. Insha Allah..we are not going to loose come what may.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:14am
Well Done Zamurd Khan.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:15am
A totally disappointing episode for our security forces, particularly the Islamabad police. It looked as if whole administration had become incapacitated, unable to think or act. In my view, the Interior Minister also failed us today after making big talk on security matters the last few days. Was he not watching? It is scary to think that these same people are in-charge of much more important matters concerning our country.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:15am
Check out if this person belong to jamaat islami. This is whatTTP,jamaat and PTI want. To rule the country with their crooked understanding of jehad and Islam as muslim brotherhood tried in Egypt.we need to seperate religion from politics as wished by Quaid Azam if we want to survive as a nation.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:17am
Pakistan's security forces should be ashamed of themselves. This person could have been taken out hours ago without anyone getting hurt but instead they chose to drag this drama and turned it into a circus and once again turned Pakistan into laughing stock.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:22am
Very, very, very good and Quick service of dawn news. Dawn news always gives fastest service of Pakistani breaking news. i am very impressed to see this specially this news because i was just see this news on the t.v and between 10 mints i am looking this on dawn news. I really like your service.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:29am
Police department of Pakistan does not own a stunt gun so that person can be paralyzed at least for a short time so he can be arrested.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:32am
@farook: farook sb. dont jump the gun on our security ppl. and law enforcement like a trigger happy child. this sort of incidents have happened in the best trained policing countries/cities e.g. LA... several times. He was ordered to be taken alive, - it's different when you have to take someone alive with such a posture as this person had taken.
your comments are immature. - i must say with respect and due apology if you feel any dis-respect.
apko itna hee ata hai aap khud ja ker pakar laitey.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:33am
a. Both seem to be semi-automatic weapons. The Kalashnikov look alike is a semi-automatic knock-off of the original one.
b. The guy looks drunk and it seems he was paid to create a diversion while something else was taking place elsewhere in Islamabad.
c. His statement about his associates taking up positions elsewhere in the country seems a deliberate move to misguide those involved from authorities to media.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:35am
Hats off to Zamrud Khan who's bravery and courage enable to put this drama towards logical end. By the way I was not expecting such courage from any politician but, Mr. Khan's bravery does not require any more words.
I humbly request our current Hon. PM to announce highest civilian bravery award for Mr. Zamrud Khan for his herioc role and ignite patriotism to a sleepless nation.
Mr. Khan If you ever contest election from Karachi, I will definitely give my vote to you. As you are well deserve for this.!!!!
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Aug 16, 2013 12:39am
This is pathetic!
The country where law & order is a problem, enforcement agencies are only good to bully ordinary citizens.
Government is only active to the words and trade tours.
Lack of education and illiteracy has made every other person an edict of Islamic laws. Every other person had his/her own interpretation of the religion and considers it FINAL.
Freedom of expression is very much abused and tolerance is getting thinner, day by day.
Legislators and scholars should realize the responsibility before their future generations are doomed.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:41am
Presence of courageous people like Zammarud Khan is very encouraging. With people like him in its ranks, this nation will Insha
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Aug 16, 2013 12:47am
I this case, theatre of the absurd as it seemed to be, the non-threatening attitude of the police saved the gunman's life, and that of his wife and his children, not to mention, unexplainably, the police allowed press and families to hover around the scene where potentially guns and bombs could be used.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:47am
ALHAMDULILLAH TAALA kids are safe. Its not a country of fools that you just come up and try imposing what you want. Sharia shall be imposed but not? with the will of a single psychotic person. Go to jail now. Zamrud khan needs to be awarded. GOD BLESS HIM
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Aug 16, 2013 12:50am
Well done zamurd khan. But police check points wat a joke. 2-3 guys in car you will get stopped. 1 guy n women or guys and one woman you won't get stopped why. Ppl in Islamabad / pakistan know this.
Great lesson to be learnt if suspicious stop cars regardless if guys or women in car. This is our country's law & order at stake.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:00am
Where is Home Minister, Ch. Nisar.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:09am
How he manage to get in the middle of capital with guns during high alert? that tell you alertness of our in competent security and police.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:12am
Chaos happened in Islamabad today was Extreme show of Inferiority Complex and psychological disorder forced the person to get attention!
Health wise it's alarming situation and should be investigated, why did he go to this extreme?
(personal opinion)
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Aug 16, 2013 01:27am
Shame on the police in Pakistan they should be ashamed of themselves after 5 hours a politician ended the drama.useless police nowonder the country is so corrupt and they can't be trusted.They have created an utter embarrassment.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:30am
kudos to the police officer who started off the negotiations and Zamrud Khan you got lucky by getting a label of a hero instead of being called stupid for the rest of your life.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:31am
Salute to Zamarad khan's bravery. While we are commenting here, he risked his life to end that drama. Respect for that brave person. He deserves it.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:34am
sikander hayat received bullet injuries in islamabad is terrorism of law enforcement agencies
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Aug 16, 2013 01:36am
Something good about the whole episode is that the law enforcement agencies acted in a most professional manner and did not kill him in the haste. Watching his actions the man seems to be abnormal as he demanded imposition of Islamic Shariah system but bears no sign of Sharia on his face. He deserves a visit to the drawing room of Pakistani police normally decorated for such people.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:39am
what zumrad khan was doing ...... totally stupid.!!!! the guy could not bear one shot once it was fired at him. the police should have done it earlier,,,, why to prolong such a drama.
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Aug 16, 2013 01:44am
Signs are coming everyday. Wake up before its to late......We shouldn't be proud of this incident at all.... we still have time bring true and speedy justice to every citizen of Pakistan ...
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Aug 16, 2013 01:49am
proud of zamurad khan???? what exactly did he do??? couldn't even catch him!!! lol!!!!!
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Aug 16, 2013 01:55am
This guy is psychotic and armed with kids and a female at his mercy . I am shocked at this negotiator who is anything but a smart man . How on earth is he letting this guy point a gun at him and he is standing as if its a joke. What were the security men waiting for ?
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Aug 16, 2013 01:59am
@Neptune Srimal: I don't know if I agree. He put the lives of many innocents in danger. He put the life of a senior police officer in danger. A senior politician, his own kids, all of these brave rangers and commandos and police were in grave danger of being killed as if they don't have enough problems to deal with. He also shut down a major part of the capital of Pakistan.
This kind of behavior should not be tolerated. It's not a joke.
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Aug 16, 2013 02:07am
Who need cinema's when we can live dramas. I dont see zamurd khan as hero, he actually risked everyone there especially those children. He was so dumb and stupid to do this stunt when security forces spent 5 hours just to avoid this sort of situation. And also give the poor police some taser guns !!!
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Aug 16, 2013 02:07am
Zamurd Khan .. you are great
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Aug 16, 2013 02:16am
@saad ur rehman:
You are sad, sir. This is what is wrong with this country. Everything is a film or a drama. When are you going to get involved? I am shocked to see thousands of spectators, not one had the guts to confront this man. Cowards and armchair critics.
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Aug 16, 2013 02:18am
Maybe this was just a cover up for something bigger taking place elsewhere in Pakistan. For so many hours every one in Pakistan like the media-the police-the security forces-everyone you can think of was focused on this incident alone....i hope something big and bad wasnt happening elsewhere in Pakistan:/
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Aug 16, 2013 02:30am
All that could have been done in the start but just to avoid gun shots being fired they didn't took any action and then came Zamrood to put everything at stake to become a hero.
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Aug 16, 2013 02:33am
welldone
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Aug 16, 2013 02:40am
I cannot believe the non-professional manner in which the police let this unfold. To stand face to face with the terrorist gunman holding a gun at you, or to let the PPP parliamentarian score political points with foolhardy stunts like rushing the gunman, it just seems too surreal to me. With this kind of training, it's no wonder terrorists have the sway of things in Pakistan.
Clearly the man and his wife were delusional and out of control. They could have been subdued rapidly. But the police let this unfold for 4 hours and politician superheros were allowed to unleash their fantastical egos. Unbelievable!
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Aug 16, 2013 02:52am
This is very good, but bad is, these security agency can't capture a single person without so many bullet fired? as i heard news few police man, that lady all get injured. It means that our security personals are not professionals
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Aug 16, 2013 03:06am
@Neptune Srimal:
What else do you think police shudder do?? A man carrying AK 47 in the middle of city. I think you are wrong about US cities. Here, in texas we have his cousin " Major Nadal" , even after killing 13 soldiers. He is still getting his salary.
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Aug 16, 2013 03:13am
@bulbul:
feel sorry for your face. that's more horrible and stinky!
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Aug 16, 2013 03:23am
Something good for the people party to be proud.
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Aug 16, 2013 03:25am
I have to say that despite the bravery shown by Zamurd Khan, it was ultimately a stupid thing to do, in any other country this would not happen, had this gone horribly wrong, the children, the wife, the public around the incident and of course Zamurd himself were endangered. It is only sheer luck and good fortune that the gunman was not out to really kill anyone, since he clearly had the opportunity at the failed attempt by Zamurd to hold on to the kidnapper, as the gunman moved away from his grasp with both his guns in his hands. How much of a hero would Zamurd have been had the gun man actually as reaction to Zamurds actions shoot the kids! It was an irresponsible act which just happened to pay off! God save Pakistan!
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Aug 16, 2013 03:27am
it is quite obvious this guy forgot to take his medications....
but for a guy like that to have access to latest weapons like this is very scary.....
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Aug 16, 2013 03:31am
@Adeel:what a shameful incident in the heart of the capital and the whole security forces took that much time to control. what if a bigger incident with a bunch of armed man than i guess it would take a month to control. good job police, lol
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Aug 16, 2013 03:35am
@Cheema:
looks like fake if its real why dint they shot him earlier they could have disabled him on several ocassion he was open target to me it was fake
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Aug 16, 2013 04:38am
kiya pakistani muslman honay ke natay hum sub ko yeh bhi suchna parey ga ke sikandar ne jo kuch bhi kiya ya jo kuch bhi us ke sath ya us ke gahar walon ke sath honey ja raha hai woo aysi film chalane ke bad kesi ke sath yehi kuch ho sakata hai .? lakin 18 ya 19 crore ke abdi main serif aik awaz aur haq ke awaz . ke 67 saal guzar gay azad huy agar adopted nazam e huqomat nahi chal saka to duniya ka complete tarin nazam e hukomat islami nazam e hukomat he laga kar dekh lo ho sakata hai allahsub ke mushkalay asan kar de amin. baqi is govt. ka allah hi hafiz hai ab is regi govt. ko yeh sochna shuroo kar dena chahiy ke sikandar ki film ke bad har tarif yeh hi film na kahin chal parey jo ke film he muslman ke asil film aur street wisdom se bar kar koi duniya me wisdom nahi hota aur is awami muslim bathaq ya pakistani bathaq main har naqam behas ke bad pakistani awam serif aik nukatey par jama hoti hai ke allah ka nazam agar laga deya jay toallah ke taraf se azab hatam ho gay ga. baqi rey rub ka naam is waqat ke houkamran ko to wasey bhi kesi allah walay sadar ke kehney par ke islami nazam mulk me hona chahey amer ul momineen baneny ka bara purana shouk hai alahida baat ke pora na ho saka. allah shaeed dilon ke hal behtar janata hai. lekan sakinder aur sirf aik sikandar nahi yahan 18/19 crore awam ko mukadar ka sikandar banana parey ga tub shaeed allah ka nizam ya muhammad (p.b.u.h) key nazam main he is zawal pazeer quam ki najat ho amin. baqi awaz e haq teri juraat ko salaam allah terey par aur teri family par raham karey amin allah haq ke ley uthney wali awaz ko zuroor suntha hai aur tery pass to18/19 crore awam ki awaz thi ya shaeedpuri milat e islam ki awaz thi. allah kar ke hazarit muslman jaag jai amin.
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Aug 16, 2013 04:39am
Any thing happen in islamabad is drama...
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Aug 16, 2013 04:52am
@Muhammad Soban Ali Shah:
Police had to shoot a mentally challenged person( or another contractor hired to behave like he did) and his wife to save this PPP *VIP character*, surprisingly the media calls him brave. One channel put the terrorist live with international coverage to announce the insanity. QED.
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Aug 16, 2013 05:01am
@farook:
Your comments are laughable. The police had the orders not to kill Sikander. you do not see the SSP bare handed putting his own life in line to negotiate. The stupid and unlawful act of Zamurd Khan, who put everybody's life in danger is being applauded by everybody. You are right What a country?
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Aug 16, 2013 05:07am
Kudos to the police and the interior ministry. Looks like no one has ever heard of the stun guns or the tear gas. They have to resort to live fire. This guy could have been killed in the process, and the handlers would have heaved a sigh of relief, that now there is no clue of their involvement.
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Aug 16, 2013 05:12am
Too me he looks like a decent person how had reached the end of his theder. A family man.
What I don,t understand, is whyhas wife was shoot in the leg , supposedly she was trying to run away. Where could she run the area was hounded by onlookers.
Lets face it Pakistan isin,t in the best social , economical conditions at the moment. unemployment make people do wierd things.
Lets not get confused between terrorists and people pushed to the limit. Find out what the man wants first.
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Aug 16, 2013 05:25am
Well done Zamurrad Khan. You have done a wonderful heroic job.Buck up.
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Aug 16, 2013 05:48am
Eye opener for those who think that LAL MASJID operation was wrong
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Aug 16, 2013 05:51am
Shoot him in the head,why hesitation for these kind of criminals.Who could have killed many innocent people
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Aug 16, 2013 06:22am
JO JEETA WOHEE SIKANDAR,
finally Zamurrad Khan proved hero of the scence.
No one from SHAIR PARTY ( PMLN) was on the scene. No member of govt. even showed face during whole drama in capital. Nisar Ch. proved Shair of drawing room.
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Aug 16, 2013 06:39am
Western script translated and played in desi style. Very good show for the Pakistani mob bcz vr not anymore nation. Stay tuned i hope more on its way
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Aug 16, 2013 06:40am
@a:
Agree. Anyone demanding what he was demanding is mentally unstable.
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Aug 16, 2013 06:43am
We now need Zumurd Khans to save our country from the criminals? The whole event reflects how ill prepared our police is to face this situation. Who would have been responsible if God forbid any causality could have happened due to this unwanted help? Not a good move by Zumurd Khan?
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Aug 16, 2013 06:51am
"The gunman had a Kalashnikov in his possession along with a submachine gun. A woman and two children were also in the car with him"
Were these fire arms licensed?
What was the idea, intent and purpose of taking out wife and children on such an adventure?
A senior police officer is shown negotiating face to face with the gunman and people are seen standing all around as spectators as if a movie film is being shot.
This is a unique case, one of its kind one could ever imagine or think of!
it is indeed strange that all this is happening in Islamic Republic in the name of Islam.
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Aug 16, 2013 06:56am
Now that this incident was shown live, who knows how many more such characters will put themselves and their families at risk by trying to seek national attention in a similar manner. As harsh as it sounds, sometimes it helps to make an example of an event so that it never gets repeated.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:04am
Police and security officials have arrested the un-named gunman in Islamabad on late Aug 15, night. He had been demanding the implementation of an Islamic system in Pakistan. The individual armed with at least two automatic rifles appeared to act on his own and managed to paralyze the city centre and cause a standoff with police including anti-terrorist units. He also appears to be mentally sick.
Back in 2009, a young man Vince Li beheaded a fellow passenger Tim McLean, 22, on a Greyhound bus on a desolate stretch of the Trans-Canada highway then dismembered his body. He was found not guilty. Vince Li got away with murder after a Justice John Scurfield ruled he was not criminally responsible for the horrifying act because he had schizophrenia and believed God wanted him to kill McLean because he was evil.
This si what we call justice.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:08am
Way to demand "Islamisation"?? BTW he had no clue what implemeting Shariah in country entails. Pretty sure he and his wife had no idea what Shariah actually means. I hope this is not a start of a series nonsense scross the country setting new low points in history.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:18am
I don't consider Pakistan a real islamic state because there is no islamic constitution.His anger is true to some extent but the way he addopted is not authentic...
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Aug 16, 2013 07:21am
its a shame for the country
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Aug 16, 2013 07:22am
@Cheema:
I totally agree. Chaheeti Zamurrud Khan has definitely set an example for every Pakistani citizen and especially the law enforcers to do what is right despite all odds. May Allah bless him.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:30am
@Zeeshan:
Is this a news coverage? There are no details whatsoever. How man was captured and how the man was shot. What happened to his family. Who is the guy where he cam from. What city he belonged to and why his family was with him. Did any reporter talked to his wife? They pictures of irrelevant stuff. Dawn coverage is pathetic.
And you call it coverage.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:41am
@naghman qureshi:
The guy is crazy. One should not shoot a crazy man, he needs treatment.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:56am
With no hostage and taking over a busy street in the capital, showing off assault weapons to the public and with no apparant reasons.....if this was anywhere else in the world (besides Pakistan), he would have been shot with thousands of rounds in a minute. Society do not need someone like this anywhere in this world.
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Aug 16, 2013 08:17am
Well turned out to be a real 6 hour movie,lol! I guess your police will be proud of portraying their inefficiency!
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Aug 16, 2013 08:22am
Will this gunman also be venerated and greeted with garlands and showers of rose petals by members of our legal fraternity if and when he eventually makes an appearance in court like the erstwhile Ghazi Mumtaz Qadri?
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Aug 16, 2013 08:39am
It is time to check with him about his associates, who he claimed "they have taken positions in the whole of Pakistan". Interior Minister was right to order police to arrest him alive to learn his motive behind the standoff and to reach his accomplices. These are sick people who believe that whatever they want can be achieved. Authorities must reach the root cause of these issues and apprehend the people who are responsible for spreading hatred against their own beloved country. Police did a good job and salute to their bravery in accomplishing their goal by establishing negotiations and ending the ordeal by arresting him alive.
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Aug 16, 2013 08:41am
i tribute to zumrud khan. from muhammadjalal
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Aug 16, 2013 08:42am
@Neptune Srimal:
you must be kidding when you talk about the cops in Miami
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Aug 16, 2013 08:44am
Hats off for Islamabad Police and their patience in dealing with this matter without loss of human life, this shows how much value they attach to human life and care for, even in such pressing situations. Had it been anywhere else, the man along with his innocent children and wife also would have been killed, ending drama in very short time. Our media has to act responsibly as some channels had started getting impatient pressuring police to taking immediate action without much thought about human life. This also shows much thoughtfulness and care for human life by the Government and its interior minister who instructed police to take maximum care for human lives specially the wife and children of the armed man.
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Aug 16, 2013 08:45am
All he needed was a one bullt straight in his head and it took them nearly 12 hours to subdue him. And that is quick reaction force for you!
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Aug 16, 2013 08:51am
No country in the world can match this battle of the nerves, supreme respect for life, absolute mental and physical discipline, moral courage to end this stand off in this least destructive and peaceful manner. Least of of all the gung ho gunslinger police and SWAT teams that always escalate issues, that represent civil authority in the United States where they shoot to kill first, ask questions later.
Pakistan needs to be proud and take heart from this. There is still hope. Civil authorities, police, and securities forces around the World have much to learn from this episode of self control, discipline, and reserve demonstrated here in Pakistan.
Including that by the distraught individual armed with not one but two automatic weapons...and most of all by the courageous unarmed unarmored brave gentleman, altruistically putting his life on the line, trying to save other lives and diffuse the issue in a peaceful manner.
I salute you sir..!
Wow..!!
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Aug 16, 2013 09:02am
No credit to Zamurd Khan but shame to police that could capture him any time when he was roaming on road, drinking water, listening calls..... Its just drama that un nessary prolonged.
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Aug 16, 2013 09:12am
The man who took the most guarded city in Pakistan by surprise on Thursday evening was captured by the police in wounded condition and criminal Investigation into the incident has been started with the arrest of the Manager and staff of the Hotel where he lodged overnight in the Capital. In this drama, there is much more than meets the eye; man's connections in Pakistan and Dubai, access to weapons, his ideology, etc., need to be probed.
Concerned agencies need to burn midnight oil to go to the root of the incident. It is not a matter of criminal case under the Anti-terrorist Act, it is much more. It is a serious matter of national security and should not be left to police only. Security lapses also needs to be professionally examined for improvement as well as police capability to handle such incidents.
Zammurd Khan was lucky that the so-called mad man did not fire at him when he fell on the ground. Thank God, the drama ended without bloodshed.
What is the political cost for the country, foreign media also covered the incident?
The crowd made the police job difficult, they need to be educated. They were enjoying the incident as film-shooting. The media also played important role in covering the incident.
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Aug 16, 2013 09:51am
Shame on law enforcement agencies. Like this happened in Toronto, Canada about ten years ago and police killed that person in ten minues. Whole country is under terrorist attacks and we are not ready for this.
Sorry to hear these news abroad about homeland
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Aug 16, 2013 10:19am
I think Zamurd khan should be Arrested and charged for interfering in a police matter. What if the gunman had killed innocent people, or what if he actually had a bomb in the car...really disappointed in Pakistani media for portraying Zamurd khan as a hero...
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Aug 16, 2013 11:07am
Morally our forces are totally down and confused. Now our police, rangers and other forces are absolutely think about their lives and they are not interested in national interest and this is the point for thinking any nation what to do their enforcement agencies. Now every body should save him at his own and we should rely on our forces. They have morally dead this time and have no power to face the terrorists which is due to our political parties who are not sincere with their nation and country.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:13pm
Sikandaris a very lucky man, if he had pulled this stunt elsewhere he would have taken out by police or a snipper as he was in open space with a clear shot. Generally our police is known for opening fire at civilians if they don't stop at check posts when signaled. Why were they unable to handle one person.
Are we sure this unnecessary drama was not a distraction from some other plot?
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Aug 16, 2013 12:35pm
@bulbul:
Relax pal...being condescending does not advance any argument. There are plenty of ridiculous circuses that take place everyday in our country too. Thankfully not with sub-machine guns and Kalashnikovs as accessories.
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Aug 16, 2013 12:52pm
My analysis for the Movie "Blue Area ka Sikandar";
About Gunman(Sikandar, the main character),
Demands: Not really good niether really bad,
Execution: Extremely poor with no sense of what he is doing.
About Woman:
She was dumb and acted like a robot.
About Zamrud Khan,
Intentions: Really good.
Execution: Too emotional & unplanned, Thank God he & others are safe else he would be Zero from Hero.
About Pak Security Agencies: Confused but too tactful to deal with Sikandar; Reasons: So many. Might be sikandar planted bomb in his car or wearing Suicide jacket himself or his children and any armed action could result in a useless end.
About Electronic Media of Pakistan: The most pathetic role in the whole movie. They were just waiting for a drop scene and with in a second declared some one Hero(Zamrud Khan) and some one Zero (Pak Security Forces).
I wonder how would media portray the whole scene if the actions of Zamrud Khan would go wrong and the bullet which was actually a miss fire hit him in his head or in reaction Sikandar would open random fire on idiotic crowd and media personals watching the whole scene from so close. Last but not the least what would happened if Sikandar Shot dead by Pak security agencies without negociating with him, he might be declared the martyre of Blue Area afterwards like media did with Laal Masjid. Dear Pakistani Media, please be sensible.
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Aug 16, 2013 02:04pm
Its not long when more and more people, frustrated with the social and economic problems, will orchestrate this kind of violence. From the killing of innocent boys on the street by angry mob to the blatant display of arms on Jinnah avenue, we are becoming extremely impatient, frustrated and violent. May ALLAH help us as a nation through this tough times.
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Aug 16, 2013 02:28pm
Salute to Zamurd Khan! He risked his life for the sake of our countries reputation! His actions were bold and helped finish the 5 hour long "drama".
Please do not make his actions all about PPP and their hidden agendas. I, for one, believe his actions were for our beloved country.
Also, I am disappointed in our law enforcing agencies. Not because they failed to spot the risk at the numerous checkpoints, but actually because of their actions which followed.
The Government vows to fight terrorism, i wonder how they plan on doing that when they took down one man in 5 hours!! Yes he was armed but even to a rookie, it became obvious after the first hour that he was not a potential threat. The final plan of action was not a mastermind plan, and I am sure that the police could have done the same in the first 45 minutes. For crying out loud, even the Rangers personal were there. Supposedly, one of the best forces of our country and even they couldn't do anything about the mentally disturbed Sikandar! He is mentally slow and still kept the forces engaged for 5 hours! Terrorists are masterminds of all sorts! Imagine how we would fight them. Disappointed ..
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Aug 16, 2013 03:09pm
Anyone who thinks Security forces were either lazy or coward to take action against the guy earlier. Please think about hostage situations like this can take way longer than 5 hours and can subsequently bring some civilian casualties in the end.
Guy was a nutcase. No one was harmed apart from himself.Thats the only thing which matters.
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Aug 16, 2013 03:47pm
First he was a psychiatric patient who should be taken as such, no such nonsense as 'he was demanding sharia or islamic law'. Second, this idiot politician from PPP should be charged and prosecuted for endangering the public including the children of the culprit and given exemplary punishment. And finally, media as a whole (except one or two persons) should be ashamed for behaving like bhands in the whole fiasco. They overinflated the incident and acted like a circus and made every effort that police is unable to dispose off its duties
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Aug 16, 2013 05:32pm
I am surprised to see how nation is creating a hero out of a fool, Zamurd Khan, who had put everybodys life in danger and broke all the laws and rules he was supposed to protect being a politician. If he is in UK or America. They would have been arrested and charged for man slaughter, not listening to authorities and jailed for disrupting the authorities. I think if people of pakistan are sensible they should demand his membership revoked and courts to take action.
Jeo news reporter and others should be put behind bars for covering the event even after police advised them not to and put a tent there.
The police and Rangers and their officers DSP should all be terminated for negligence and not doing the job as was supposed to.
Pls don't make a fool a hero. That's why our nation is in the situation it is an enemy knows that.
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Aug 16, 2013 06:20pm
The logical approach
Its strange on many aspects , first , how did he end up with two weapons in high security zone, maybe , he had help from inside , second , all the elite forces know how to use snipers with tranquilizer guns , use tear gas , stun grenades and many other ways to disarm a man standing in cover-less area , we all know how much pakistani army , police and paratroops deal with these kinds of situations look for lal masjid case and other armed force's methodology via violence , he was definitely backed by government or other agencies , third , he would never would have shot anyone , he was just bluffing and if he would have tried to shoot someone he would have been executed , fourthly , he was being given food and drinks , he could have been easily sedated , fifthly , media was giving him extra-ordinary coverage , if he would have been left alone , he wouldnt have done anything anyway , lastly , we all know media conspiracies and manipulations backed by foreign influence , could this all incident be a total distraction or a cover-up for some other incident that was taking place at the same time but our eyes were being blinded with mainstream media-hypnosis system
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Aug 16, 2013 07:37pm
@Rizwan:
I totally agree with your words.
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Aug 16, 2013 07:51pm
@Muhammad Soban Ali Shah:
Gadhay Kay sir pe seeng nai hotay. You are making a fool a hero. He should be charged for man slaughter and abuse of authority and his national assembly seat be revoked.
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Aug 16, 2013 09:34pm
@khan:
Easy to shoot in the legs or hands. Drama over. To subdued a single person need several hours. Also by seeing photos . He was easy target. But of course, it has be be broadcast alive .. and taken alive. .. Home Minister order. Damn it. home minister was not on the scene. it is law enforcement who needs to decide what to do on the spot.. ****Unday ba jaen, Baray gaen. Banana Republic
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Aug 16, 2013 10:41pm
Choudhury Nisar said he is not criminal. He wanted to implement Islamic law in the country. We should find the reason to kill someone. He has not harm any one. People in the country are depressed. There are no jobs, poverty every where, corruption and much more.
@khan:
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Aug 16, 2013 10:47pm
I agree with you. I dont understand people educated people saying "he should have been killed". For God sake look for the reason first, establish what was the cause of his action. People are depressed with no jobs, killing their own children, committing suicide and we are saying "kill them criminal". Imagine if this time come to you and you are in this situation. Then what would you do? Think collectively, not individually.
@Rizwan:
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Aug 16, 2013 10:57pm
@Adil:
how u can say that zamurd did not do gud work.it iz shameful 5 hurs had past but our security agencies and police was unable to control one person.it iz well imagined the planings of police that we were watching live covrige on tv channels.and obviously where ur police iz failed then civilians will come forward.
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Aug 16, 2013 11:20pm
I hope something beg and bed wasnt hapend anywhere in islamabad,this all is just drama ,how a man do like that an capital, ?
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Aug 17, 2013 12:19am
Zamurad Khan had come for cheap political gain. He pounced upon Zamurad Khan and himself fell on the ground because he was not trained for the job. He is seen in the video running like a rabbit to save his own life. People are critically injured due to Zamurad's stupidity. The police officer who allowed Zamruad to negotiate with the gunman has committed a blunder.
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Aug 17, 2013 01:36am
It was very bad on the part of Mr. Zamurd and all who consider him as hero. He has risked his life and other by doing that stupid act which could not do any good. Rather Sikandar was good that he did not kill any one after this act in a retaliations. Zamurd ruined the efforts of Police who were negotiating for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In such a situation Mr. Nisar Ch has done a great job which again was ruined by zamurd. In such a situation police was doing very right and it normally takes that much time to negotiate and bring the aggression into control. This hype was created by media who was provoking such a nasty response from such a high level person which was never expected. and now Zardari and his hawaris are praising zamurd, for what doing a idiotic act. God may teach our PPP leadership to behave responsibly or if not keep away from such events as they are creating jiala culture into a very highly professional game. Rana Sana is very right in the backdrop of international handling of such cases. God may save us from PPP.
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Aug 17, 2013 09:58am
I am very surprised, no body has written in details who is this guy. Is he from the same area, the Home Minister is, and did, somebody approached him "SAFARESH", to give an order that do not kill him and keep him alive. May be I have not read it. .
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Aug 17, 2013 12:53pm
My analysis for the Movie "Blue Area ka Sikandar";
About Gunman(Sikandar, the main character),
Demands: Not really good niether really bad,
Execution: Extremely poor with no sense of what he is doing.
About Woman:
She was dumb and acted like a robot.
About Zamrud Khan,
Intentions seems really good.
Execution was too emotional & unplanned, Thank God he & others remained safe else in no time he would be Zero from Hero.
About Pak Security Agencies: Confused in startup but too tactful to deal with Sikandar & company, Reasons: So many, might be sikandar planted bomb in his car or wearing Suicide jacket by himself, his children or wife and any armed action could result in a useless end though afterwards they executed the action really well.
About Electronic Media of Pakistan: The most pathetic role in the whole movie. They were poking their long noses during the whole movie & eager to create the drop scene and with in a second declared some one Hero(Zamrud Khan) and some one Zero (Pak Security Forces).
I wonder how would media portray the whole scene if the actions of Zamrud Khan would go wrong and the bullet which was actually a miss fire hit him in his head or in reaction Sikandar would open random fire on idiotic crowd and media personals watching the whole scene from so close. Last but not the least what would happened if Sikandar Shot dead by Pak security agencies without negociating with him, he might be declared the martyre of Blue Area afterwards like media did with Laal Masjid. Dear Pakistani Media, please be sensible.
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Aug 17, 2013 12:57pm
Has any one seen the pictures of Sikandar's Wife with Zamrud Khan & Firdos Aashiq Aawan circulated recently on a popular social media ?? If those pictures were not fake then real drop scene lies here ;)
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Aug 18, 2013 12:29pm
@tanveer :
Zamurud took law into his own hands. He is an ordinary citizen, like you and me, not one from the law enforcement agencies. Tomorrow, anybody can justify acting like him.
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Aug 18, 2013 06:28pm
This is not depression.Coming out with gun,and telling the other people to do things on gun point.Please dont encourage this way of expression of depression.We have deal with everybody with same yard stick.If he was without any weapon,then it was differant.
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