ISLAMABAD-The investigators of Sumbal Police Station have apprehended the main accused involved in the rape and murder case of an 8-year-old girl. The dedicated efforts of the police teams, spanning exhaustive investigations and the interrogation of over 80 suspects, have culminated in the apprehension of the individual responsible for this heinous crime.

The incident unfolded within the jurisdiction of Sumbal police station, prompting the registration of a case under number 192/23 upon the complaint lodged by the victim’s maternal grandfather, a police public relations officer said on Friday. He said that the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan took notice of the incident and directed the concerned officials to bring the perpetrator to justice. Under the supervision of SSP operations, multiple specialized police units were meticulously formed to facilitate the swift identification and capture of the prime suspect. Through relentless day and night efforts, the police team used technical and human resources and succeeded in apprehending the main accused. ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan said that the Islamabad Capital Police have relentlessly pursued justice, employing substantial and irrefutable evidence to ensure the accused faces the full extent of the law.

ICCPO appreciated the efforts of the police teams and announced the commendation certificates along with cash prices. Islamabad Capital Police encourage citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious individuals or activities at the emergency helpline.

Source: The Nation