Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has thanked New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for the measures taken to apprehend the suspect of recent killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque city.

In a statement, he said the measures have addressed concerns of the Muslim community, in general, and Pakistani Americans, in particular, living in Albuquerque.  

The Ambassador also condoled with the families of the victims, two of whom are of Pakistani origin. He said we attach highest importance to the safety and security of Pakistani Community in the US and are grateful to the US authorities for ensuring that.

The Pakistan envoy also spoke to the families of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Naeem Hussein and assured them of full support.

Earlier, in a letter to Governor Grisham, Ambassador Masood Khan thanked her for her resolve in pursuit of justice for the victims and their families as well as her solidarity with the Muslim community at this difficult time. He also urged Albuquerque Police to apprehend the killer(s) as soon as possible.