ISLAMABAD: In yet another diplomatic thaw that erupted between Pakistan andUS after the unfortunate accident in Islamabad, new developments have beenmade today.
The security official of US Defence and Air Attache Colonel Joseph EmanuelHall was arrested on Tuesday on the orders of AIG Islamabad.
The security official, Taimur, has been arrested for obstructing a policeofficial from performing his duty, a source said.
Colonel Joseph’s security official was arrested during inquiry on theorders of AIG Islamabad, the source added.
Arrest orders have also been given for all other officials involved inhelping Colonel Joseph flee from the police station, the source furthersaid.
The vehicle of Colonel Joseph, a defence attaché at the US embassy inIslamabad, ran a red light and rammed into a motorcycle in the federalcapital on April 7, killing one man, Ateeq Baig, on the spot and injuringanother. The diplomat was let go by police after registration of a case.
On April 20, the government decided to not place the name of Colonel Josephon the Exit Control List.