Afghan suspect breaches PM House security in Islamabad

Questions raised about PM House security after suspect walked straight into building without any check

By: News Desk
Published: 12:57 PM, 8 Apr, 2023
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The security of the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad was thrown into serious doubts after an Afghan suspect walked straight into the building unchecked, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday, quoting sources.

The breach occurred four days ago also exposed the security net thrown around the PM House by the security institutions.

The 24News TV channel also unearthed the roads and pathways from where the Afghan suspected passed and entered the PM House.

The security personnel woke up from their slumber only when the suspect was inside the PM House. The police and other security personnel got panicked but still acting swiftly got hold of the suspect and launched inquiry by looking into every angle of the security breach.

According to the preliminary interrogation, the suspect told the investigators that he is a resident of Afghanistan and his name is Naseerullah.

The security institutions were wondering how come the suspect entered the PM House unhindered.

The personnel of the Counter Terrorism Department shifted the suspect to an unknown location after arresting him from the PM House.

Following is the timeline of the suspect’s movement before his entry into the PM House in Islamabad: 

National Press Club F-6/4 tea stall 

11:19 am 

Express Chowk 

11:27 am 

PTCL Exchange 

11:37 am

Gulshan-e-Jinnah 

11:46 am 

Secretariat Chowk 

11:53 am

Fancy Gate/R Block 

11:59 am 

SSG Lines towards PM House 

12:01 pm

Reporter Farzana Siddique