Pakistan ex-leader Musharraf charged over Bhutto murder

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THE FALL. Pervez Musharraf, former chief of the powerful Pakistani army, is indicted for the murder of Benazir Bhutto. File photo by AFP

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been indicted in connection with the 2007 assassination of opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. It is the first time that a current or ex-army chief has been charged with a crime in Pakistan. Musharraf denies any involvement or conspiracy in Bhutto’s murder. He says the charges are politically motivated. The BBC says the indictment was expected but has been delayed because of threats to Musharraf’s life. He made his appearance at a Rawalpindi court amidst tight security. Bhutto, a popular opposition figure during Musharraf’s presidency was killed at an election rally in Rawalpindi in December 2007. Six others were charged along with Musharraf, including 4 suspected militants and two senior police officials.


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