Category: Crime

A teenage girl was abducted from the posh Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area of Lahore and remains missing for over three weeks now, a viral video on social media has suggested.

According to journalist Murtaza Ali Shah, six armed men abducted 16-year-old Muskaan in broad daylight from Phase I of DHA Lahore on Feb 12.

“A 16-year-old girl was abducted by six armed men from DHA Lahore in broad daylight on Feb 12 and remains missing — she was kidnapped after refusing the marriage proposal. Her family is in unbearable pain, pleading for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take action. The family has given full details of the kidnappers to the police, but the police is not taking any action. The family has called on chief minister Punjab @maryamnawazofficial @govtofpunjabpk to look into this matter and rescue the young girl [sic],” the journalist wrote as he shared an undated video message from the purported victim’s father.

In the video message, the man who introduces himself as Raj Muhammad can be seen as claiming that armed men abducted his daughter while she was headed to a tuition centre with her brother on Feb 12, Wednesday.

“My daughter was headed to the academy [tuition centre] with my younger son when five to six men on a white car came and kidnapped her on gunpoint,” Muhammad said. He then goes on to say that his daughter has been missing since, and pleads to authorities, including the Punjab chief executive, for immediate recovery of the minor.

While there hasn’t been an official statement on the case as of yet, a viral CCTV footage is also widely being shared with unverified claims, allegedly showing how the abduction unfolded.

It merits a mention that this is the second incident of its kind over the past couple of weeks as a 17-year-old girl was also allegedly abducted by unidentified individuals in the South Cantt area of Lahore in late January.

The police had registered a case, launching efforts to recover the girl and apprehend the suspects.

Police said the victim, identified as Huma, a resident of North Cantt, went missing under mysterious circumstances while on her way to the market.

The girl’s brother, Bilal, had filed a complaint, stating that she left home for shopping but did not return. He suspected that unidentified persons abducted her from the market.

13-year-old Suleman, who was reportedly in the custody of the Rawalpindi police, is believed to have died after severe torture, as alleged by his family. Concern over the incident has led to demands for an objective inquiry and judicial punishment for those involved.

A week ago, the Nasirabad police arrested Suleman on suspicion of being wanted in a case, according to sources. The family expected that legal action would follow. However, a week later, the police called to inform them that Suleman’s body was at the hospital and asked them to pick it up.

According to Suleman’s family, the police brutally tortured him until he passed away. They maintain that he had no illnesses that could have contributed to his sudden death and that he was in excellent health before his arrest. Suspicions of severe mistreatment were further fueled when the family shockingly claimed his eyes had been removed when they saw his body.

The police have not yet issued a comprehensive statement, while claims indicate that the police are blaming his death on natural causes. Authorities have started an investigation.

Legal experts highlight that any fatality occurring while a person is in police custody is a serious matter that must be investigated thoroughly and objectively. The officers involved may face legal prosecution if the family files a lawsuit. Civil society organizations and human rights activists have criticised the incident and called on the government to ensure accountability.

Numerous groups have demanded a transparent inquiry and emphasised that any officers found responsible must face severe legal consequences. Suleman’s family and local residents have urged Punjab’s chief minister, the inspector general of police, and other high-ranking authorities to take immediate action. They are also calling for the establishment of an independent investigation commission.

A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in the Naseerabad area of Rawalpindi, with the accused attempting to stage the murder to look like suicide. After the police began an investigation, the culprit was taken into custody right away.

Initial reports state that the event occurred at a home in Naseerabad, where the victim Rubina’s body was found in strange circumstances.  After being called to the scene, local police collected evidence and interviewed people involved in the case.  Authorities discovered evidence throughout the inquiry that the incident was a deliberate act of homicide rather than a suicide.

According to reports, forensic evidence and additional investigation of the murder site contradicted the initial assertion that the lady had committed suicide.  Rubina’s husband Abdul Salam is the main suspect in the inquiry. Based on the findings, law enforcement officials moved swiftly to arrest him.

Following the completion of medico-legal procedures, the body was given to Rubina’s family.

Officials have indicated that additional legal actions will take place, with further forensic examinations and witness statements anticipated to contribute to the case.

Police stressed that legal procedures are being followed in handling the case. They reaffirmed their dedication to ensuring an open inquiry, declaring that each aspect of the case will be thoroughly investigated.

Authorities have asked the public to submit any pertinent information that might aid in the investigation, even though the motivation for the act remains undetermined. To ascertain the exact circumstances behind the victim’s death, law enforcement organizations are still examining the evidence that has been collected.

The case emphasizes the significance of quick legal action and ongoing concerns about domestic abuse. Proper procedures will be followed, and the investigation’s conclusions will dictate the prosecution’s strategy.

Five different cases of sexual assault have been reported across various locations in Lahore. Although cases have been filed, no arrests have yet occurred, prompting concerns about the handling of such offenses.

Police reports indicate that one incident took place in Manga Mandi, where a woman was reportedly gang-raped by five assailants just four days ago. The victim was said to be en route to buy medicine when she was assaulted. No suspects have been captured by authorities so far, and investigations are still in progress.

In Shahdara, another incident was reported involving a woman who was learning to sew and was reportedly attacked by a man named Riaz. 

The FIR states that Riaz exploited the absence of his wife, threatened the victim with a pistol, and then went on to assault her. The suspect also recorded the incident and subsequently blackmailed the woman, demanding Rs. 50,000.

One and a half months ago, a suspect named Murtaza was accused of raping a little girl in Barki.  According to the authorities, the suspect persisted in blackmailing the victim after committing the crime.  No one has been arrested despite quite a long passage of time. 

In Raiwind, another incident has been reported involving the alleged assault of an 11-year-old girl three days ago. As per police reports, the suspects have been named as Chand and his accomplice Usman. The police have stated that a FIR has been filed, but there have been no arrests made so far.

Over in Kot Lakhpat, a man was accused of sexually assaulting a divorced woman by pretending to offer marriage. The suspect allegedly persuaded the woman to end her marriage with assurances of marrying her, only to subsequently assault her. 

A case has been filed, but police have not yet apprehended any suspects.

These incidents have sparked worries about women’s safety and the ability of law enforcement to prevent and address such offenses. Although police representatives state that FIRs have been filed, the absence of any arrests has resulted in criticism regarding the slow progress of investigations.

Officials have guaranteed that steps are being taken to locate the suspects, and investigations are ongoing. Nonetheless, in the absence of prompt arrests, public demand is increasing on law enforcement to act quickly and deliver justice for the victims.

Three sisters were crushed to death on Thursday morning while one girl was injured by a speeding Prado on their way to school in Baseen, Gilgit. 

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zahoor Ahmed told a leading English daily that the Prado was also transporting schoolgirls when it ran over four schoolgirls who were walking to school on the Gilgit-Ghizer Highway.

The girls were immediately transferred to Provincial Headquarters Hospital for urgent medical treatment. 

Medical officials the media outlet that the girls were critically injured in the accident. Three of them, sisters, died in the hospital while the fourth girl, their friend, was receiving treatment and remained critical. 

All three sisters were the daughters of local resident Abdul Jail. 

While the family took the bodies for burial, local residents blocked roads in protest. Eyewitnesses said that the accident was a result of the driver’s reckless speeding. 

Police have said that an investigation into the incident is underway.