The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned television anchor Shahid Masood to provide clarity on revelations he made during a late night show regarding the suspect in the rape and murder case of six-year-old Zainab Amin and other children in Kasur.
Masood,
in his show, had alleged that Zainab's suspected rapist and murderer
was a member of a pornography gang which also includes a Punjab
minister.
Masood and Punjab additional advocate general Asma Hamid were both present in court during Thursday's hearing.
Chief
Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar advised the anchorperson to write
down the names of the provincial minister and another high-up he had
mentioned during his show. Masood complied and handed over the names
written on a piece of paper to the CJP.
The court asked Masood to provide details regarding the
evidence he had, to which the television personality said he had
submitted the details of the suspect's 37 bank accounts to the court.
The
court asked him to provide the names of the important personalities
involved in the case, assuring Masood they would be kept secret until
the investigation is complete.
"If these accusations are incorrect, it will not be good," the CJP warned.
The case was adjourned until Monday.
CM Sharif on Tuesday had addressed a press conference in Lahore to formally announce the arrest of a key suspect in the Zainab rape and murder case.
The suspect, based in Kasur, is accused of being a serial killer who raped and murdered 6-7 girls over the course of two years.
"Our collective effort has borne fruit and the murderer has been arrested," a triumphant Sharif had announced to applause.
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