BB Murder Case: Mark Siegel refuses to record statement in Pakistan

US author Mark Siegel has refused to come to Pakistan and record his statement in the murder case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Siegel has citied security concerns as the reason for his not travelling to Pakistan to record his statement.

The murder case of the former prime minister is being heard by an anti-terrorism court at Adiala jail on a daily basis. The prosecution team was informed by Siegel of his security concerns; however, the US author is willing to record his statement via video link.

Siegel had been summoned to record his statement in the murder case. Till date 49 witnesses have recorded their statements.

Mark Siegel has claimed that Benazir Bhutto had received a phone call by the then President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf in his presence. Siegel says Musharraf had told Benazir that he would not be responsible for her security if she returned to Pakistani prior to the elections.

Siegal has also alleged that Pervez Musharraf was aware of the plot to assassinate Benazir Bhutto and had ordered the destruction of evidence.