LAHORE, Sept 29: Supreme Court Bar Association President Asma Jahangir on Thursday condemned killing of Balochistan National Party leader Advocate Abdul Salam and demanded that the government immediately arrest the culprits.

In a press statement, Ms Jahangir said the incident had not only raised a question mark over the law and order situation in Balochistan but also ignited anger among the legal circles across the country.

Expressing sorrow and grief with the deceased’s family, she urged the government to control the worsening law and order situation in the province.

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