Arif refused , and in a confrontation with Qasim on October 11 , Arif is reported to have drawn his pistol in the presence of Qasim ; .
Whether it was to assassinate Qasim or commit suicide is a source of debate .
Arif refused , and in a confrontation with Qasim on October 11 , Arif is reported to have drawn his pistol in the presence of Qasim ; although whether it was to assassinate Qasim or commit suicide is a source of debate .