PESHAWAR – Shakirullah Marwat, the district and sessions judge, returned home after being abducted by militants in northwestern Pakistan.
As government officials claimed that Marwat was released after grand operation, senior Pakistani journalist Azaz Syed claimed that KP government paid Rs 50 million to secure the release of Waziristan Session Judge.
Azaz Syed made his remarks in an interview on his YouTube channel, stating that Sher Afzal Marwat played a crucial role in the judge’s release.
He said militants initially demanded Rs 70 million, but CM Gandapur’s government paid Rs 50 million.
A private new channel also claimed that ransom could be even higher. It was reported that no militants were released in exchange for judge Marwat.
The dead for judge’s release was reportedly facilitated by jirga of the Marwat tribe in Lakki Marwat, and the judge was freed in the Kolachi area.
Waziristan session judge was intercepted by over 20 unidentified militants near Bhagwal while traveling to DI. Khan. The police initiated a search and strike operation, targeting suspected areas with extensive geotagging and fencing.
Armed militants abduct Waziristan session judge, set vehicle on fire
