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— We also saw apparent high velocity bullet impact damaged areas to the
DIG's side-wall gate and house, which indicated firing from the Clifton
Garden side of the road.
— A number of bullet holes and impact marks were found in the vehicles in
Bhutto's convoy. These will be the subject of a detailed report to be submitted
by Dr Renshaw. We believe the report will indicate the angles and possible
trajectory of these bullets.
— Being able to interview ASP Tahir at the scene was particularly useful. He
was the persons who on the night of 20 September helped Murtaza walk from
his vehicle to an APC, and he then conveyed Bhutto to hospital. The ASP was
unarmed, and as mentioned later he appears to have been exceptionally
brave.
— We had hoped to interview those from Bhutto's entourage who survived
and were arrested; Mrs Ghinwa Bhutto; all police officers and men involved
directly or indirectly in the incident, including those under suspension, and
those who investigated it; and anybody else who wanted to speak to us. Of
these, the only ones we have been able to interview have been the police
officers and men. Some of these interviews unfortunately took place in less
than desirable conditions, and without the assistance of independent
interpreters, although this had been requested earlier on.
— ASP Darakhshan Mohammad Tahir was interviewed. He has been the ASP
at Darakhshan for the past nine months, and has a total of three years' service
in the police force. The first two years and three months were spent in
training. He appeared an intelligent young man and would seem to be
honest. Before arriving at the incident, he received two very short briefings
from the SSP South, Wajid Durrani. At the first of these, he expressed
apprehension about the possibility of a shootout, but he was told not to
worry. One being left at the scene by the SSP, he was given no further
briefing, and assumed command as the senior officer present.
— ASP Shahid Hayat was similarly interviewed. He has five years' service,
over two of which were spent in training. He said that shortly before the
incident he was directed to the scene by the SSP South, Wajid Ali Durrani,
who gave him a short briefing over the telephone. He arrived at about 20:30,
and was wearing plainclothes. Although senior to the ASP Darakhshan in
terms of length of service, the latter was already in command. The ASP
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