KARACHI: Bin Qasim police have arrested three suspects in connection with a double murder case, police told ARY News.
A woman’s body was found near Jinnah Gate on September 30.
Police identified the deceased as 26-year-old Kashaf. She was five to six months pregnant, while a dead fetus was also recovered from the scene.
According to police, Kashaf was shot and her body was dumped in bushes.
Police said she remained in contact with Yasir Durrani despite their divorce.
Yasir allegedly planned the murder with his brother-in-law, Taimur.
Police said Kashaf was shot inside a car. Yasir’s wife, Saba, was also allegedly present in the vehicle.
The suspects allegedly placed Kashaf’s body on the back seat before dumping it near Jinnah Gate.
Bin Qasim police later arrested Yasir, Taimur and Saba.
Police said they used technical and investigative information to trace the suspects.
They also recovered the alleged murder weapon and the vehicle used in the incident.
18-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abused Before Death
In a separate case, police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old girl.
The girl, identified as Maham, was allegedly killed by her father and two brothers.
Police said the initial investigation also found evidence of sexual abuse.
According to police, Maham was allegedly abused by her father and two brothers.
Her initial postmortem examination confirmed signs of sexual abuse, police said.
Maham’s mother died a few months after her birth. Her paternal aunt then raised her.
Police said the alleged abuse began while Maham was living with her aunt.
She later returned to her father’s home.
Police alleged that her father sexually abused her after her return. Her two brothers allegedly later subjected her to similar abuse.
Girl Allegedly Tortured Before Death
Police further alleged that Maham was repeatedly burned with a heated iron rod.
On the day of her death, the suspects allegedly tortured her.
She died during the alleged assault, according to police.
Police said further charges may be added after they receive the detailed postmortem and forensic reports.
The investigation into both cases is ongoing.
