Pakistan has formally requested the United Kingdom (UK) to extradite Masood-ul-Haq Sikohvi, a high-profile terrorist and former leader of a banned organization.
Masood-ul-Haq, who is currently on Interpol’s Red List and residing in the UK, is accused of orchestrating a suicide attack that targeted the late Colonel Shuja Khanzada, former Interior Minister of Punjab.
Pakistan’s request follows cabinet approval and involves allegations that also implicate his son-in-law in the attack.
Details emerged during the interrogation of a suspect apprehended by Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). It was disclosed that this suspect had provided shelter to Hamza Shabbir alias Hafiz and Qari Sohail, who executed the suicide bombing under Masood-ul-Haq’s direction. The accused has historical ties with the extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
Further investigations revealed that the suspect’s residence and an associated madrassa, Madrassa Ibrahimiya Sikh, which he managed, were used for manufacturing suicide jackets and storing explosives.
The federal cabinet has also approved extradition requests for two additional fugitives, Mazhar Rashid and Adnan Rashid, who are linked to various criminal activities.
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed these proceedings to Hum News and has issued official extradition letters to the UK government, urging swift action to facilitate these requests.
