Additional sessions judge gunned down in Rawalpindi

E-Paper | March 13, 2026

RAWALPINDI: Unknown men on Wednesday killed an additional district and sessions judge in Rawalpindi's Sadiqabad Town area.

Three unknown gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on the vehicle of the judge as he was leaving his Judges Colony residence in Sadiqabad area of Rawalpindi. The assailants managed to escape from the scene after the attack.

The judge, who was identified as Tahir Khan Niazi, was shifted to Benazir Bhutto Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds during treatment. Hospital sources said that the judge had died due to excessive bleeding.

Rescue and security personnel personnel reached the site of attack. Policemen cordoned off the area as a probe into the incident went underway.

Police officials are also going through the CCTV footage obtained from Niazi's residence.

A large number of lawyers had gathered outside the hospital after receiving the news of the judge's death.

His body was shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for a postmortem.

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Blue Saffron

Aug 05, 2015 02:51pm

Let's go after the terrorists who killed the judge and teach them a lesson they will never forget. Our condolences to the family.

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Zahid Khan

Aug 05, 2015 02:54pm

Target killers are on the move again... Sad Day for Pakistan and Niazi Family RIP

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Sunil

Aug 05, 2015 02:55pm

Is Pakistan a safe country, from nowhere a bullet might strike you any moment.

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Karachi Wally

Aug 05, 2015 03:04pm

Take this up on priority and trial in Military Court.

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Haider Rehman

Aug 05, 2015 03:09pm

Why do they always manage to escape?

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sajjad

Aug 05, 2015 03:15pm

Let's see the cases the deceased was hearing. Terrorist act surely.

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AM.K

Aug 05, 2015 03:24pm

Till government is not sincere ,lawyers want to make money by delaying justice to make money and suck blood ,politicians are with QUBZA group ,this anarchey has to prevail,long live corruption will prevail ,common man will suffer ??

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Azmeen

Aug 05, 2015 03:34pm

Kill the terrorists the soonest possible.

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Dilawar Khan

Aug 05, 2015 03:34pm

Before it was Karachi only. Now all cities of Pakistan have become Karachi..

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Factual

Aug 05, 2015 03:47pm

@Sunil More people die in US from gun violence everyday than in Pakistan. Is US a safe country? Yes it is, like Pakistan is. Because LEAs go after the killers and more often than not apprehend them. I'm very hopeful criminals will be apprehended and face the justice in this case too. RIP Hon judge. My condolences to the family.

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Muhammad Ali

Aug 05, 2015 03:55pm

Manage to escape as usual...

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Sajid

Aug 05, 2015 03:57pm

Sad indeed

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Javed

Aug 05, 2015 04:15pm

The sad incident may be a result of emity or personal grudges. Not necessarily all such occurrences be related with terrorism.

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Asim Murtaza

Aug 05, 2015 04:21pm

very sad

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I am PAKISTAN

Aug 05, 2015 04:29pm

That is why military courts are inevitable. Hard core terrorist pose a serious threat to lives of judges involved in their cases.

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sam

Aug 05, 2015 04:52pm

in country where useless politicians have A grade security which is total waste of money of common man and those who needs some security r dying every day. who will raise the voice? judges need to be protected other wise there will be no justice and culprits will freely enjoy their life and further increase the crime. in pakistan only president prime minister and judges and some lawyers involve in high profile cases deserve best security. while all other politician r garbage.

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Taimur

Aug 05, 2015 05:07pm

There has been so many incidents of target killing in This area and terroriste manage to escape always.

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Shakil Ahmed Khan

Aug 05, 2015 05:12pm

sadly, the very reason judges dont convict criminals. If govt catch and punish those involved and who ordered the killings will deter any future planners

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Cyrus

Aug 05, 2015 06:09pm

If you cannot protect honest judges, you cannot protect Pakistan.

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Aug 05, 2015 06:56pm

Sir, very interesting? Nawaz has finished terrorism and killing in the Pakistan.

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Raschid

Aug 05, 2015 07:14pm

It is funny how you can assassinate a judge in front a the judges residential colony and get away with it that easily. It should be a sensitive area but I guess the government knows better and protects the elected and not individuals who are most at risk. Our police force needs a massive revamp and the ability to respond to these attaches in a much more efficient way. RIP Mr. Niazi.

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Surya

Aug 05, 2015 07:26pm

Judge can be killed so easily ? God save Pakistan.

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sid

Aug 05, 2015 08:00pm

Pakistani court always maintains that India is not giving them enough proof for the 26/11 case trials. Well, other perception is that the judges are threatened by the terrorists, not to accept the proof or convict the accused, otherwise they will be killed. It appears that killing high ranking officials like judges is not very difficult in Pakistan. Many judges hearing the 26/11 trials have asked for transfers and many have just absconded. The government should try to provide more security for these officials in order to enable them to be fair and not scared.

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salman

Aug 05, 2015 08:01pm

@Sunil still, our crime rate is lesser than that of US and India. So don't be a troll and mind your own business. Its our country and we know how to deal with the situation.

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Muzaffar Ali

Aug 05, 2015 08:05pm

Honest Judges get targeted! Sad day very sad day indeed! My father was a District and Sessions Judge in Rawalpindi during Ayub's tenure....never had body guard...and slept outside at night without security or body guards ever and never owned a gun or pistol for protection. What we call "Progress" is when life and property is safe! Our priorities have been changed.

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GlobeSon

Aug 05, 2015 08:13pm

@Factual the killing of judges is a serious thing than gun violence as it points towards an attempt to demolish the most central pillar of a state, which is its judiciary.

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Naim

Aug 05, 2015 08:32pm

Is it zardari case or Ayan Ali

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Farhan

Aug 05, 2015 08:32pm

our own creation is haunting us now..

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waqar ali khan

Aug 05, 2015 09:07pm

Is it winter time in Rawalpindi, as these armed police are wearing warm sweaters and jackets?

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Asif Jamil

Aug 05, 2015 10:31pm

Most such murders are committed in Pakistan by terrorists on motor cycles, why don't the authorities consider letting loose plain clothes policemen on motorcycles in the cities to be on the lookout for bike riding murderers? Many countries have plainclothes Policemen among the general public to watch out for criminals. Or, if practical, make it illegal for two adults to ride on a motor bike. Think out of the box to minimise such murders.

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Fazal Karim

Aug 05, 2015 11:25pm

Civil society in its own and countries interest has to take active interest in fighting terrorism by vigilance and keeping eye on terrorists activities and radicalizing young men. Cooperate with police in pointing out doubtful activities by such elements

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Dr. Sehar Khan

Aug 05, 2015 11:30pm

Of course Judge is not Wasim Akram... Any Condemning statement from Imran Khan or any other leader of Pakistan .... What a joke!!!

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sahid khan

Aug 05, 2015 11:41pm

criminals either manage to escape or if ever caught still manage to escape trials due to lack of evidence... Law are just optional..

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khalid iqbal

Aug 06, 2015 02:09am

if a govt is not able to maintain law /oder in the country I should be sacked,a new govt elected,this is the only way we can make govt.responsible.

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Bhola

Aug 06, 2015 04:29am

For the love of God, will we be ever in a position to provide security to public !!!

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Saud Ahmed Qureshi

Aug 06, 2015 09:20am

The Punjab police is requested to track down the culprits in any case and train the general public through media awareness and be friendly to report crime with videos as everyone is having camera mobiles in hand to cover the scene with closeup and put the film on facebook of Punjab Police or be reported directly to the special cell in Lahore Headquarter and a special team of Information Technology be formed and do not let the actual culprits go unattended. I think one day the culprits will realize how they are dealt with an iron hands.. A few days before, an employee of American Embassy was shot dead. The lives of Pakistanis are not so cheap that they may be killed with a single bullet of Rupees 5 or so. Please focus on this issue..if you need peace in this country and if you want to save your generations.

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zafar iqbal

Aug 06, 2015 11:29am

We have to win this war!

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Rana Fawaz

Aug 07, 2015 03:22am

i can't understand Policemen have check post on each and every road to disturb general public but the culprits always find a way to disappear...

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sak

Aug 07, 2015 06:02am

Why Nisar Chaudry is not talking, it is in his back yard?

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