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vehicle, unknown accused opened indiscriminate fire killing the accused along with a
police official. Following the incident, a case was registered at a police station in Kotwali
against the unknown accused in a First Information Report (FIR) dated 19 July 2010.
311. The investigation of the case was handed over to Incharge Investigation Staff at the
police station in Kotwali, which examined the spot on the same day and collected blood
stained soil and 4 empty cartridges of pistol 30 bore. All these were sent to the forensic
science laboratory for analysis. Since the case falls within the jurisdiction of the Anti
Terrorism Court, competent authorities were requested to constitute a joint investigation
team.
312. Meanwhile, on 3 August 2010, a suspect was arrested and remanded to judicial lock
up for identification parade. The Special Judicial Magistrate has been deputed to conduct
and supervise the identification parade at the earliest. The relevant authorities are in the
process of investigation which will be finalized in light of the identification report by the
Special Judicial Magistrate.
(c)
Observations by the Special Rapporteur
313. The Special Rapporteur is grateful that the Government of Pakistan replied by letter
of 11 August 2010. He would like to refer to Human Rights Council resolution 6/37, in
which the Council urges States “to take all necessary and appropriate action, in conformity
with international standards of human rights, to combat hatred, intolerance and acts of
violence, intimidation and coercion motivated by intolerance based on religion or belief, as
well as incitement to hostility and violence”. The General Assembly, in its resolution
64/164, urges States “to ensure that no one within their jurisdiction is deprived of the right
to life, liberty or security of person because of religion or belief [...] and to bring to justice
all perpetrators of violations of these rights”.
314. Moreover, the Special Rapporteur wishes to take this opportunity to refer to his
framework for communications, more specifically to the international human rights norms
and to the mandate practice concerning the intersection of freedom of religion or belief with
other human rights, including the right to life (see para. 1 above, category D. 2.).
5.
(a)
Communication sent on 26 August 2010 jointly with the Independent Expert on
minority issues
Allegations transmitted to the Government
315. The Special Procedures mandate holders expressed their great sadness and sympathy
for the people of Pakistan, as well as our solidarity as the country bears the terrible tragedy
and loss of life during these difficult days of natural disaster. While fully recognizing the
extreme challenges facing the Government at this time, pursuant to the responsibilities
provided to us under our mandates, the Special Procedures mandate holders drew the
attention of the Government to information regarding the situation of members of the
Ahmaddiyyah community from Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur districts.
316. According to the information received, in the context of the displacement by the
massive floods in South Punjab in August 2010, Government officials and local clerics
have reportedly refused to provide shelter to around five hundred flood-affected Ahmadi
families from Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur districts.
317. Reportedly, two hundred families, who have been displaced from Basti Rindan and
Basti Sohrani by flooding, took shelter in a state-run school at Jhok Utra but the local
administration forced them to leave this school. The local administration indicated that
people from the surrounding areas did not want any Ahmadis in the relief camp and that the
local administration tried to avoid a law and order situation.
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