ISLAMABAD: Lahore’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shariq Jamal Khan has been found dead at a private flat in the upscale DHA area today.A case has been registered.
According to the police, the authorities immediately transferred the body deceased DIG to the National Hospital DHA. But, later decided to move it to Jinnah Hospital for the post-mortem examination.
The deceased DIG resided in phase-4 under the jurisdiction of Defence-A police station, while the incident occurred in a flat falling within the jurisdiction of Nishtar police station.
Upon receiving the news, a team of police officers, led by a high-ranking officer, rushed to the hospital to personally oversee the investigation.
The grieving widow of the officer was also present at the hospital.
The wife of the deceased DIG filed a case in response to the incident.
In an official statement, the local police department confirmed the launch of a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of death.
For now, authorities are considering multiple possibilities, including murder, suicide, and accidental death.
As the investigation progressed, the authorities have taken ten individuals in custody, including a woman named Quratulain and a man identified as Adeel.
Deceased Shariq Jamal’s domestic workers are held for questioning also.
Moreover, the purpose of the DIG’s visit to the Defense flat remained obscure. It has left questions about whether it was his first time there or if he had frequented the location before.
Moreover, law enforcement officials have collected fingerprints and other evidence from the crime scene. However, the definitive cause of Shariq Jamal’s death will be ascertained through an autopsy report.
Shariq Jamal Khan had served in various roles, including DIG Traffic and DIG Railways. He was currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and had recently returned home after successfully completing a departmental course.
In an official statement, the local police department confirmed the launch of a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of death.
