A major development has emerged in the murder investigation of 45-year-old digital designer Hina Javed, with police claiming that one of the arrested suspects, a house servant, has confessed to his involvement in the killing.
According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Zeeshan, allegedly disclosed details about the incident during questioning. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hina’s death and are conducting forensic and polygraph examinations of the suspects.
The case has drawn significant attention because of the nature of the alleged killing and questions surrounding the involvement of multiple individuals.
Court Grants Three-Day Physical Remand
Rawalpindi Duty Judicial Magistrate Rana Shehbaz Khan granted police another three days of physical remand of Hina’s husband, Faisal Asghar, and his servant Zeeshan.
The court directed investigators to complete the investigation and submit the challan by August 28. The two suspects are expected to be produced before the court again.
Police had initially requested a seven-day physical remand to further question the suspects and collect evidence.
Investigators told the court that substantial progress had been made in the case, while several forensic procedures were still pending.
Police officials said DNA testing and special polygraph examinations of both suspects had been completed. The results are expected to become available within approximately two to three weeks.
Investigators hope the results will help establish whether the suspects’ statements are consistent with the available physical and forensic evidence.
Police Claim Servant Admitted Involvement
According to police, Zeeshan has admitted his role in the alleged murder and provided investigators with information about what happened.
However, the investigation is continuing, and the allegations and confession will ultimately have to be evaluated against the forensic evidence and other material collected by investigators.
Police also described the suspect as intelligent and said he had not fully cooperated with the investigation despite the progress made so far.
Investigators are examining whether his statement corresponds with evidence recovered from the crime scene.
The authorities are also attempting to establish the alleged roles of the other suspects and determine whether the killing was planned or carried out following a dispute or confrontation.
Father-in-Law Also Under Investigation
Police said Hina’s father-in-law, retired officer Asghar Fayyaz, has joined the investigation.
He has not been arrested so far.
Investigators are expected to question him regarding his alleged connection with the case and determine whether there is sufficient evidence to establish any involvement.
The police investigation therefore continues to focus on the circumstances before, during and after Hina’s death.
Authorities are also attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events using forensic evidence, statements and technical material.
Disturbing Details Emerge From Investigation
According to details presented in court, investigators believe Hina was subjected to severe violence before her death.
Her lawyer, former Lahore High Court judge and former attorney general Shah Khawar, alleged that Hina was brutally murdered by her husband in alleged collaboration with Zeeshan.
According to the details presented before the court, Hina’s hands were allegedly tied behind her back, while cloth was placed inside her mouth.
A wire was allegedly placed around her neck, while her body was later discovered hanging from a shower in the bathroom.
These details have added to the seriousness of the case and prompted investigators to collect every possible piece of physical evidence from the scene.
Police have secured the wire, the material allegedly used to gag Hina and the rope used to tie her hands.
The items have been preserved for forensic examination.
Autopsy Reveals Severe Injuries
The autopsy report presented during the proceedings reportedly revealed extensive injuries to Hina’s body.
According to the report, the bones in her neck were completely fractured. Multiple other injuries were also reportedly found on her body.
The findings have become an important component of the investigation as authorities attempt to establish the precise cause and manner of death.
Investigators are comparing the autopsy findings with the suspects’ statements and evidence recovered from the location.
The forensic examination could play a crucial role in determining whether the account provided by the suspects matches the physical evidence.
Hina’s Clothes Sent for Forensic Examination
Investigators have also decided to conduct a detailed forensic examination of the clothes Hina was wearing when she died.
Police are looking for technical evidence, including possible fingerprints and other traces that could help identify individuals who may have come into contact with her.
The clothing has therefore been preserved as potential evidence.
Investigators are also examining other objects connected to the alleged crime in an effort to establish a complete chain of evidence.
DNA testing is expected to provide further information about possible contact between Hina, the suspects and objects recovered from the scene.
Husband’s Behaviour in Court Draws Attention
During the court proceedings, Hina’s husband allegedly attempted to portray himself as mentally unwell.
The court reportedly expressed displeasure over his behaviour and instructed him to stand properly in the dock.
Police claimed that he continued the alleged behaviour after leaving the courtroom.
Both suspects were subsequently taken back to the police station in handcuffs.
The behaviour added another dramatic element to proceedings already dominated by serious allegations surrounding Hina’s death.
However, questions regarding the suspect’s mental state and conduct will ultimately depend on evidence and, if required, professional medical assessment.
Lawyer Says Investigation Moving in Right Direction
Hina’s lawyer, Shah Khawar, said he was satisfied with the progress of the police investigation.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, he said investigators were proceeding in the right direction and had collected technical and forensic evidence in a professional manner.
The lawyer has maintained that the case involves a serious and heinous crime and has called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
The victim’s family has also called for a transparent investigation.
Hina’s cousin and family spokesperson, Shehr Bano, said the family was satisfied with the progress of the investigation but stressed the need for an impartial and transparent probe.
The family wants investigators to establish the complete circumstances surrounding Hina’s death and determine the responsibility of every person found to have been involved.
Forensic Evidence Could Determine What Happened
The coming weeks could prove crucial for the investigation.
Police are awaiting the results of DNA examinations and special polygraph tests conducted on the arrested suspects.
Investigators are also examining physical evidence recovered from the crime scene, including the wire, rope and other materials allegedly used during the incident.
The forensic examination of Hina’s clothes could potentially provide additional evidence.
Technical evidence may also help investigators determine who was present at the scene and whether the suspects’ accounts correspond with the available evidence.
Forensic results could therefore strengthen or challenge the claims made during questioning.
Investigation Still Ongoing
Although police have claimed that Zeeshan confessed to his role, the investigation has not yet reached its final stage.
The authorities must establish the alleged involvement of each suspect through corroborating evidence.
The role of Hina’s husband remains a central focus of the investigation, while police are also examining the position of her father-in-law, who has joined the probe but has not been arrested.
The submission of the challan will be another important stage in the case, as investigators will be required to present the evidence collected during the investigation.
Until the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings are completed, allegations against the suspects remain subject to the judicial process.
For Hina Javed’s family, however, the investigation represents a search for answers surrounding a death they say has left them devastated.
The family has called for the investigation to remain transparent and impartial and for anyone found responsible to face the law.
As police await forensic results and continue questioning the suspects, the case is expected to remain under close scrutiny in the days ahead.
