Pak Army Col shot dead in Hayatabad

[Omega007]

We pray every time for glorious death (Shahadat).
An atheist can't understand this.

True,cause we value lives,both ours and of others.But again,this ain't a way for a soldier to die.

 

[Burhan Wani]

True,cause we value lives,both ours and of others.But again,this ain't a way for a soldier to die.

It was a coward attempt.
Lets see who accept responsibility of this murder.

 

[Omega007]

It was a coward attempt.

Coward it was.

Lets see who accept responsibility of this murder.

Lets.

 

[third eye]

It was a coward attempt.
Lets see who accept responsibility of this murder.

TTP claims responsibility for killing army officer - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
PESHAWAR: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Monday claimed responsibility for the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Azeem who was shot dead a day earlier by unknown gunmen in Peshawar's Hayatabad area, in a statement issued by Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khorasani.

On Sunday, two assailants on a motorcycle targeted Col Tahir in Abaseen Market when he was on his way home from a nearby mosque in Hayatabad Phase 3.

Local police said Tahir Azeem expired on the spot after sustaining multiple bullet wounds. A police official also told Dawn that Col Azeem’s murder appeared to be a target killing because there was no evidence that he had any personal enmity with anyone.

According to reports, Col Tahir Azeem’s brothers— Waqas and Shakil — were also shot dead in separate attacks in 2004 and 2005. Both Waqas and Shakil, however, had no association with the armed forces.

 

[CENTCOM]

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to the officer’s friends and family. The terrorists continue to prove that they will cross all lines in their bid to spread fear. This attack again proves that no one is spared from their terrorist agenda. The need of the hour is to stand united against these enemies of peace. It is also important to realize that these repeat offenders are blatantly claiming responsibility for their crimes; therefore, it serves us no good to support conspiracy theories.

We recognize that the Pakistani security forces are working night and day to counter the growing threat of terrorism. The U.S. and Pakistan share a common stance against terrorism, and it is our desire to see peace prevail throughout the region, especially Pakistan.

Ali Khan
Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM