LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistani authorities are actively investigating the recent shooting death of a man who had previously been acquitted of killing accused Indian spy Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore prison back in 2013, according to a police official on Sunday.
Tensions between Pakistan and India have often been fraught with accusations and suspicions of espionage and foul play. Pakistan has long accused India’s intelligence agency of involvement in various incidents inside its borders, including the deaths of two Pakistanis last year, citing credible evidence.
The latest developments involve the fatal shooting of Amir Tamba in Lahore, a man previously suspected of being involved in the death of Sarabjit Singh. Singh, an Indian national, had been convicted of spying in Pakistan back in 1991 and was sentenced to death. However, his life ended tragically in 2013 when he was attacked by fellow inmates in a Lahore prison, causing an escalation of tensions between the neighboring countries.
Although Tamba and another man were on trial for Singh’s death, they were acquitted in 2018 due to a lack of sufficient evidence, leaving the case unresolved. The circumstances surrounding Tamba’s recent death remain unclear, as he was shot by unidentified gunmen who fled the scene on a motorbike. Authorities, including Pakistan’s army and intelligence agency, swiftly responded to the incident, with Tamba’s body taken to a local hospital for further investigation.
Despite the slow coverage of Tamba’s death by Pakistani media, Indian news outlets quickly reported on the shooting. However, there has been no immediate comment from Indian authorities regarding the incident. Singh’s arrest in 1990, following a series of bombings in Lahore and Faisalabad that resulted in multiple fatalities, had long been a subject of contention, with his family maintaining his innocence.
Recent accusations of Indian agents’ involvement in assassination plots in the United States and Canada have further intensified suspicions, prompting investigations and responses from the Indian government. These incidents highlight the complex and delicate relations between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors with a history of animosity and distrust.
The circumstances surrounding Tamba’s death and its connection to the unresolved case of Sarabjit Singh’s murder underscore the challenges and complexities of espionage, justice, and international relations in the region. As investigations continue, the implications of these incidents on diplomatic relations and security measures between India and Pakistan remain to be seen.