Lahore, Pakistan – Authorities in Pakistan are currently investigating the shooting death of Amir Tamba, a man previously acquitted in the killing of Indian spy Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore prison in 2013. Tamba’s death has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed rivals in South Asia. Previous accusations by Pakistan pointed to India’s intelligence agency’s involvement in deaths within Pakistan, claiming credible evidence linking Indian agents to similar incidents.
The deceased, Amir Tamba, was a suspect in the death of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national convicted of espionage in Pakistan and given a death sentence in 1991. Singh met his demise in 2013 when inmates attacked him in a Lahore prison. Despite being on trial for Singh’s death, Tamba and another individual were acquitted in 2018 due to insufficient evidence.
In a tragic turn of events, a group of gunmen stormed Tamba’s residence in Lahore, shot and killed him before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Authorities from Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies were quick to arrive at the location and subsequently transported Tamba’s body to the city’s Combined Military Hospital.
Deputy Inspector General of Police in Lahore, Ali Nasir Rizvi, reported that a case has been registered against unidentified assailants, leaving many questions unanswered, including the potential motive behind the attack. While Tamba’s death received minimal coverage in Pakistani media, Indian news outlets were swift to report on the incident, with no immediate response from Indian authorities.
Sarabjit Singh, who was detained in 1990 for his alleged involvement in a series of bombings in Lahore and Faisalabad that resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, continues to be a controversial figure. Last year, both the United States and Canada accused Indian agents of being linked to assassination plots on their soil, sparking further international scrutiny.
The evolving situation surrounding Tamba’s death underscores the ongoing tensions and complex relationships between India and Pakistan, with security concerns and political implications at the forefront of the narrative. As investigations continue, the implications of this tragedy are far-reaching and have the potential to impact diplomatic relations within the region.