Police have taken Ahsan Tahir, husband of slain television anchor Rabia Ahsan, to Lahore for a polygraph test as investigators continue examining her death.
The test is being conducted at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA). Investigators hope it will help clarify inconsistencies in the suspect’s statements.
Rabia, who was associated with 92 News, was found shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi’s Gulshanabad area on November 8.
Police arrested her husband after the incident and registered a murder case against him.
Court Grants Four-Day Physical Remand
A Rawalpindi court has extended Ahsan Tahir’s physical remand by four days to allow further investigation.
The suspect was produced before Senior Civil Judge Muhammad Nasrullah Wattoo after completing his earlier one-day remand.
Police had requested additional custody to question him and complete the investigation. The court directed authorities to produce him again on November 13.
Investigators have also been asked to submit the post-mortem report and a detailed investigation record at the next hearing.
DNA and Mobile Phone Forensics Underway
Police are also examining forensic evidence collected from the crime scene and post-mortem examination.
According to investigators, the suspect will undergo DNA testing in Lahore. Authorities are also examining three mobile phones belonging to Rabia.
Police have obtained chat records exchanged between Rabia and her husband. Initial examination reportedly found no clear evidence of domestic disputes or personal hostility.
However, investigators have sent the devices to a forensic laboratory for further analysis.
Family Calls for Investigation
Rabia’s family has also spoken about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Her sister previously described the shooting as accidental and said the family was considering withdrawing the case. However, police maintain that a murder case cannot simply be withdrawn without the court’s consideration.
The investigation remains underway, and authorities have not announced a final conclusion about the circumstances of her death. Police say the polygraph, DNA and digital forensic findings will help establish further details.
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