A Rawalpindi court has granted police two-day physical remand of Ahsan, the husband of television anchorperson Rabia Ahsan. The decision follows her fatal shooting at their residence in the Gulshanabad area a day earlier.
Police investigators are now questioning the suspect to establish the circumstances surrounding her death. Meanwhile, the case has drawn public attention following the arrest and the family’s complaint against him.
Court Approves Two-Day Physical Remand
Police presented Ahsan before Area Magistrate Talat Waheed on Monday. During the hearing, investigators requested physical custody to conduct further questioning and examine the circumstances of the killing.
After considering the request, the magistrate approved a two-day physical remand. Consequently, police took the suspect into custody for further investigation.
The court also directed investigators to present him again when the remand period expires. Ahsan remains the primary suspect in the case, while investigations continue.
How Did Rabia Ahsan Die?
Police found Rabia Ahsan with a gunshot wound below her neck at her residence in Gulshanabad. City Police Officer Hassan Sukhera shared initial details with reporters on Sunday.
According to the police official, a male domestic worker informed investigators about the incident. The worker said the victim’s husband claimed the gunshot had been fired accidentally.
However, police subsequently took Ahsan into custody after Rabia’s brother filed a complaint. Investigators are now examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Murder Case Registered Under PPC Section 302
Police registered a first information report (FIR) at Saddar Beruni Police Station on Sunday. The case includes Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which deals with premeditated murder.
Additionally, investigators included Section 2-A of the Punjab Arms Amendment Ordinance, 2015. These provisions form part of the legal proceedings surrounding the anchorperson’s death.
The police investigation will examine the available evidence and establish the sequence of events. Meanwhile, the two-day remand allows investigators to question the suspect further.
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari Calls for Transparent Investigation
The killing has also prompted a response from First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari. She “expressed deep sadness over the killing” and called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation.
She also stressed the importance of establishing the facts and ensuring accountability for those responsible.
Rabia Ahsan previously co-hosted a current affairs programme alongside senior journalists Amir Mateen and Rauf Klasra. Her death has raised questions about the circumstances of the shooting, which investigators are now working to clarify.
As the investigation proceeds, police must establish what happened at the residence and determine the facts surrounding her death.
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