Category: Crime

Lahore police have arrested a man accused of trying to assault a seven-year-old girl in Lahore.

A team led by ASP Defense Bareera, along with SHO Factory Area Ashfaq Khan, carried out the operation. The ASP confirmed that the suspect, identified as Rizwan, is in custody for the attempted assault.

The suspect entered the child’s home and tried to lure her away. The girl’s father, Ehsan Ali, filed a complaint immediately after the incident, and the police registered a case against Rizwan.

Acting SP Cantt Raheela Iqbal praised the response of SHO Factory Area Ashfaq Khan and the police team. She said, “Individuals involved in the sexual exploitation of women and children will face the full force of the law and be brought to justice.”

A few days ago in another incident, police in the Hadyara area arrested another suspect accused of attempting to assault an 11-year-old girl. 

On the instructions of SP Cantt Akhlaq Ullah Tarar, SHO Hadyara Shuja Ullah and his team acted promptly to detain the suspect, identified as Imran.

SP Cantt Tarar said the girl had gone out to deliver food when the suspect allegedly tried to lure her with the intention of assaulting her. The girl’s mother filed a complaint, and authorities registered a case against Imran.

The murder case of Dr Mahwish stands solved after police arrested two suspects following what officials described as a technology-based investigation conducted under security constraints.

Unidentified persons had on Feb 22 opened fire and killed Dr Mahwish at around 8 pm near Usman Mosque. Police teams reached the site, sealed the area, collected forensic material and registered a case against the unknown assailants.

In his initial statement, the victim’s husband, Muhammad Hasnain, had told investigators that he had no personal enmity with anyone.

With the case making its way to social media and claims suggesting that the lady doctor was killed for removing a man from a female-only ward of the hospital she worked at, the provincial government took notice of the incident, sought a report and directed authorities to ensure arrests.

The case was then pursued on what police termed modern investigative lines, with multiple angles examined. District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi formed special investigation teams comprising City superintendent of police (SP), investigation SP, headquarters deputy SP (DSP), investigation staff and the station house officer (SHO) of KDA Police Station.

The teams carried out intelligence-based raids at different locations and used technology and human intelligence to trace the suspects. Police said the weapon used in the attack was recovered along with a motorcycle and a rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.

Investigators identified the accused as Hayat Gul and Saif Ali. After coordinated raids across multiple districts, both were arrested from Ghamkol No. 3.

During initial interrogation, police said the suspects confirmed that the killing followed a verbal dispute between Hayat Gul and the doctor.

While further probe is underway, an evidence-based challan will soon be submitted in court.

A Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday rejected a request to form a medical board for the psychological evaluation of Armaghan, the main suspect in the murder of Mustafa Amir.

During the hearing, Armaghan refused legal representation, telling the court that he had not hired a lawyer nor authorized anyone to represent him.

“I did not hire any lawyer and have not given authority to anyone,” he said, adding that he was mentally fit and that attempts were being made to portray him as unstable. “I am completely fine. They want to declare me insane,” he told the court, stating that he intended to handle the case himself.

The court reminded Armaghan that the charges carry severe penalties, including the death sentence, and stressed that legal representation was required for proceedings.

 The ATC said that if he did not appoint a private lawyer, the court would provide a state-appointed counsel. Armaghan rejected that option as well.

After hearing the statement, the court dismissed the request for a medical board and adjourned the hearing until February 26 for further proceedings.

Mustafa Amir was reportedly kidnapped and killed on January 6, 2025, in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Police said that Armaghan, along with Shiraz, placed the body in a car trunk and set it on fire in Hub, Balochistan.

According to a confessional statement by Shiraz, the killing occurred when a dispute involving a girl, erupted between the two men.

Three suspects linked to a robbery at a restaurant in Lahore’s Lytton Road area were killed during an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD). The suspects had been identified after a video showing an armed robbery at the restaurant circulated on social media.

The footage showed the suspects entering the restaurant where a family, including women and children, was present at the time.

The suspects held restaurant employees at gunpoint and took mobile phones and other belongings from them. During the incident, a young girl fainted. The video clip later went viral, prompting police action.

A police official said that the case was handed over to CCD Lahore, which formed separate teams to trace the suspects. The teams arrested all three men from Sahiwal and Narowal, where they had gone into hiding to avoid police raids.

The suspects were identified as Naeem, Ashraf and Kabir. The police officer said Naeem, also known as Andheri, had previously been jailed. After his release, he formed a criminal gang.

The officer stated that the CCD team was transporting the arrested suspects to Karol Ghati for recovery when the incident occurred. Unknown armed men attacked the police party and opened fire in an attempt to free the arrested suspects.

He claimed that during the exchange of fire, the three suspects were killed by shots fired by their own accomplices. 

Police later moved the bodies to the city morgue for post-mortem examinations, the officer added.

A Canadian national named Hamza Ahmad Khan reportedly went missing in Lahore four days ago after leaving his residence in DHA Phase 10, according to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at Defence-A police station.

Hamza Ahmad Khan, a doctoral researcher, disappeared in the early hours of February 19 after booking a cab through a ride-hailing service. 

His friend Yousuf Rasheed filed the FIR, stating that Ahmad had arrived in Pakistan on February 13 to work on his PhD thesis and was staying with him in DHA.

According to the FIR, Ahmad left the residence between 1am and 2am and has not been seen since. Friends attempted to trace him but were unsuccessful, raising concerns that he may have been kidnapped.

Ahmad’s brother, Awais Ahmad Khan, said the family contacted the ride-hailing company to seek information about the journey.

He alleged that the ride was cancelled midway, and that his brother had dropped a female passenger in Model Town before heading home, but never reached his residence. 

The family has CCTV footage showing the drop-off. He said the cab company refused to provide ride details to the family, stating it would only share information with law enforcement.

Awais also alleged that police have not been cooperating with the family and that no officer had contacted them directly. He said the family has approached the Canadian embassy for assistance and is considering filing a petition in court for Ahmad’s recovery.

Yousuf Rasheed said he had provided all relevant details to the police, but investigators have yet to locate Ahmad. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) (Investigation) Muhammad Naveed confirmed that police are still unaware of Ahmad’s whereabouts.

He said initial details were obtained from the complainant and the ride-hailing service as part of the inquiry.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case.

A female doctor was shot dead in Kohat while returning home after her duty at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ).

As per the details, unidentified men opened fire at Dr Mehwish on Double Road, killing her on the spot.

While an official statement on the matter has not yet revealed the reason behind the killing, media reports said the attack followed an altercation between Dr Mehwish and a male attendant after the former removed the latter from a waiting area reserved for women.

Following the incident, the Young Doctors Association (YDA) announced a hospital shutdown.

YDA President Dr Ubaid said the strike would continue until the attackers were apprehended. He also urged authorities to take immediate action.

Meanwhile, police said an investigation had been launched. Evidence is being collected and CCTV footage as well as eyewitness accounts are being reviewed to locate the suspects, a local cop said.

Health Department officials Khaliq Ur Rehman and Shahid Ullah have condemned the killing and expressed support for the family.

Protecting healthcare workers remains a top priority, they said.

At least two Dolphin Squad personnel have been suspended after a viral video showed them physically assaulting a married couple outside their home in F-8.

According to the police, the personnel pulled the couple over and asked them to present their identification cards. 

A verbal confrontation reportedly ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation, leaving the couple injured.

The video of the incident was widely shared on social media, drawing public criticism and raising concerns over police conduct.

In response, Islamabad inspector general (IG) took immediate notice of the matter and ordered the suspension of the officers involved in the assault.

Two sisters were allegedly gang-raped after being called to discuss a marriage proposal in the South Cantonment area of Lahore.

According to the FIR (First Information Report), the main suspect, identified as Zia, invited the sisters to his residence for a meeting regarding a proposed marriage. Police said he later persuaded them to accompany him to a hotel.

Investigators said three men assaulted the sisters inside a hotel room. The suspects also recorded a video of the incident. 

The hotel owner, identified as Imran, has been nominated in the case for allegedly facilitating the crime. Police said the hotel management is suspected of being involved.

South Cantonment police have registered a case on the complaint of the victims. Raids are being conducted to arrest the nominated suspects, including Zia, Khurram and Bilal.