RAWALPINDI/LAHORE, Jan 9: Another three British detectives arrived here from London on Wednesday. One of them is said to be an expert on the type of explosives used in the gun and bomb attack on PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto on Dec 27.

Five British forensic experts are already helping Pakistan in investigating the Rawalpindi carnage.

The team has collected forensic evidence, reconstructed the crime scene, and recorded statements from witnesses and the medical team that tried to revive Ms Bhutto after the attack.

“There is no breakthrough yet. We are examining the evidence closely with all technical help and expertise from Scotland Yard,” a senior Pakistani investigator said.

On Wednesday, members of the team arrived in Lahore and were received at the airport by government officials. The purpose of the team’s visit to Lahore is to visit the Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory, Lahore, to examine the weapons used in the attack.

The British team will be briefed by local forensic experts on their findings.

Members of the team will also meet ballistic specialists for their opinion about weapons and empty bullet shells.

The weapons and empty bullet shells used in the attack on Ms Bhutto were sent by the Rawalpindi police to the forensic laboratory in Lahore. The lab is the only one in the country fully equipped to examine weapons and explosives.

The team met Punjab Inspector-General of Police Ahmad Nasim and discussed with him matters relating to the investigation.

They will return to Rawalpindi on Thursday where they will be briefed by officials of the Punjab government about the incident. Additional IGP of Punjab, along with four officials, would brief the team on behalf of the provincial government, sources said.

Meanwhile, the British investigators have established an office at the police guest-house situated on the Police Lines in Rawalpindi.