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Blogger claims Pakistan behind attempted contract killing
An exiled political blogger on Friday accused Pakistan of plotting to kill a potential killer after he was convicted in a British court.
Supermarket worker Muhammed Gohir Khan, 31, was convicted of conspiring to kill Ahmad Waqass Goraya after being recruited by an intermediary apparently based in Pakistan.
A judge in Kingston-upon-Thames, southwest London, adjourned the case on March 11, with Khan facing life in prison.
Khan, from east London, was charged last June with conspiring with other unknown people to murder Goraya in the Netherlands.
He was arrested after returning to the UK by train.
Goraya, an outspoken blogger and liberal activist who has lived outside Pakistan for more than a decade, did not attend the hearing.
He said after the verdict that he was “pleased that there was at least a new precedent: ‘If you hunt down exiles, you will be prosecuted’.”
However, he said he was disappointed that the trial did not identify the perpetrators.
“I hope the real people who sent these people will one day be prosecuted as well,” he told AFP.
“I’m sure it’s the Pakistani government,” he said, pointing to the amount involved and what the mastermind knew about his secret location.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said the sentence “could serve as a landmark sentence” and “a rare step in establishing criminal responsibility for transnational crimes against journalists”.
RSF UK director Rebecca Vincent said: “We call on the relevant authorities to continue their investigation to identify the intermediaries and anyone else involved in this horrific conspiracy and to ensure full criminal justice.”
Prosecutor Alison Morgan said Golaya, who lives in the Netherlands with his wife and two children, appeared to be targeted for his satirical social media posts against the Pakistani government and military.
She told the jury that Khan was employed by “other people who appear to be in Pakistan”.
In 2018, the court was told that Golaya had received information from the FBI saying he was on a “kill list” and believed that some of the threats he received were led and orchestrated by Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI.
The jury heard that Khan was contacted by a Pakistani middleman named Muzi who promised to pay £100,000 ($137,000, €120,000) for the “job”, of which he would cut £20,000 GBP.
He also promises wealth in “Jannah” or paradise.
Khan received thousands of pounds from a Pakistani bank account and promised: “Brother, I’ll do it.”
The court heard at the time his debts totalled more than £200,000.
British police liaised with Dutch authorities to build a dossier of his encrypted communications with the intermediary on WhatsApp and Signal, as well as security camera footage of his movements.
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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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