ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has started the process to put a USdiplomat on the Exit Control List (ECL), sources revealed.
Inspector General of Police Dr Sultan Azam Temuri told *Dawn*that a writtenrequest was sent to the ministry on Monday seeking the name of the Americandiplomat on the ECL.
The capital police informed the ministry that the diplomat was booked oncriminal charges, including murder by mistake or rash or negligent driving.The presence of the diplomat is necessary for investigation.
The director general Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) also confirmed thatarrangements were made to prevent the diplomat from leaving the country, DrTemuri stated.
The diplomat has valid licence issued by the Islamabad Traffic Police, theIGP stated. The police were considering canceling the licence and adirective in this regard would be issued to the ITP, he said.
US Defence and Air Attaché Col Joseph Emanuel Hall jumped red signal andhit a motorcycle. As a result, two motorcycle riders suffered injuries andlater one of them – Atiq Baig – died.
The pillion rider, Raheel Ahmed, suffered multiple injuries, includingfractures. He was being treated at a hospital.