Islamabad police have arrested a man accused of murdering his three-year-old sister-in-law, whose body was recovered from a rainwater drain near Jhangi Syedan.
Islamabad police have arrested a man accused of murdering his three-year-old sister-in-law, Sakina, after allegedly sexually assaulting her. The child’s body was recovered from a rainwater drain near Jhangi Syedan in Pakistan’s federal capital, according to a police statement.
Police said the body was recovered following information provided by the suspect, who was taken into custody in connection with the child’s death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime.
According to Islamabad police, the suspect is married to the victim’s elder sister. The marriage took place approximately one and a half years ago.
The police statement identified the victim as Sakina and confirmed that she was three years old. Officials alleged that the child had been raped before being murdered. However, the allegations remain subject to the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.
Police said they had obtained a five-day physical remand of the suspect to facilitate questioning and further investigation. During this period, investigators are expected to examine the circumstances of the incident and gather evidence relevant to the case.
The recovery of the child’s body from the drain near Jhangi Syedan followed the suspect’s identification of the location, according to the police statement. Authorities have not provided further details in the available report regarding the precise time of the incident or the events leading up to the child’s death.
The case has raised serious concerns about the safety of young children and the responsibility of adults entrusted with their care. The investigation is continuing as police seek to establish the full sequence of events.
The suspect remains under investigation, and the allegations against him have not yet been established in court. Further details about the investigation, including any additional evidence or formal charges, were not included in the available report.
The case highlights the importance of a thorough investigation and due legal process in cases involving alleged violence against children. Police have said that questioning of the suspect is underway following the grant of physical remand.
Authorities have not announced any further developments in the case in the information currently available.
