A local court on Saturday rejected Armaghan’s request to record a confessional statement in the Mustafa Amir murder case, citing concerns about his mental state.
The suspect, who is the prime accused, vacillated between confessing and denying his involvement during the hearing, leading the court to question his stability.
The judicial magistrate (South) denied Armaghan’s request to record a statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court observed that the accused seemed “lazy and tired” and was inconsistent in his statements.
Initially, Armaghan expressed a desire to confess, claiming he killed Mustafa due to a personal grudge, but insisted the act was not premeditated. However, he later retracted his confession, alleging he was being framed by the “Jewish mafia” and Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
Armaghan’s Claims
Armaghan accused Mustafa’s mother of being part of the “Jewish lobby” and claimed political parties in the country were also involved. He further stated that he did not directly kill Mustafa but left him in a car, set it on fire, and left his fate to God.
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The court ultimately dismissed the investigating authorities’ request and directed that Armaghan be presented before the anti-terrorism court.
Background of Mustafa Amir Murder Case
The Mustafa Amir murder case unfolded after Armaghan opened fire at an Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) team during a raid at his Karachi residence on February 8. Mustafa’s body, found in a car near the Hub checkpost on January 12, was exhumed and reburied by his family after DNA confirmation.
Police have recovered critical evidence, including laptops and mobile phones from Armaghan’s residence, which have been handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for analysis. A black-and-silver American iron folding rod, allegedly used to beat Mustafa, was also recovered from the Hub area.
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Investigators consider this evidence a breakthrough that could strengthen the case against Armaghan and secure his conviction.
