Investigators found out that the letters received by about 17 judges weren’t contaminated with anthrax as initially suspected, but rather contained small amounts of arsenic mixed with carbohydrates.
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Islamabad is facing challenges in identifying the senders of these letters, which were traced back to the General Post Office in Rawalpindi. However, the lack of CCTV cameras at the post office is hindering the identification process.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to uncover the motives behind these toxic letters aimed at intimidating superior court judges.
A task force, led by a senior police official, has been formed to investigate the matter further and explore possible foreign involvement.
Measures are being taken to protect judges and their staff, including providing scanning machines to detect suspicious letters and offering training on handling such situations.
In Lahore, a meeting chaired by the home department discussed the toxic substances found in the letters and decided to expand the investigation.
Despite efforts, the identity of the sender remains unknown, though the post box from which the letters were mailed has been identified.
CCTV footage from nearby locations is being examined to track down the sender, but the lack of cameras within the post office premises is complicating the investigation.
Precautionary measures have been taken by the Islamabad High Court administration, including returning letters without proper sender addresses.
The letters, attributed to an unknown group named ‘Tehreek-i-Namoos-i-Pakistan,’ accused the judiciary of unfairness and contained threats, along with disturbing imagery.