Accused in Asma rape, murder case sentenced to life imprisonment
ATC also imposes Rs1 million fine on accused
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PESHAWAR:
The prime suspect in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Mardan was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday by an anti-terrorism court.
Asma rape, murder case: PTI, ANP protesters clash in Mardan
After three months court proceedings, the single-bench chaired by Judge Younas Khan also imposed a fine of Rs1 million.
The 15-year-old accused, Mohammad Nabi, was arrested by Mardan police for raping and killing four-year-old Asma. Nabi, who is a relative of the victim, confessed to the crime during the investigation.
Addressing the media after the verdict was announced, DPO Mardan Wahid Mehmood said the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police had provided necessary evidence to convict the suspect.
Asma went missing earlier in January, her body was recovered from sugarcane fields a few days later. A case was lodged and evidence collected from the scene was sent to Lahore to investigate if the minor was raped.
Accused in Asma rape, murder case confesses crime before the court
The evidence confirmed that the four-year-old girl had been raped upon which police started a hunt to arrest culprits behind the brutal killing. Mardan Police questioned over 150 people and sent DNA samples to Lahore.
Watch Mardan Police officials briefing media on the situation:
The prime suspect in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Mardan was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday by an anti-terrorism court.
Asma rape, murder case: PTI, ANP protesters clash in Mardan
After three months court proceedings, the single-bench chaired by Judge Younas Khan also imposed a fine of Rs1 million.
The 15-year-old accused, Mohammad Nabi, was arrested by Mardan police for raping and killing four-year-old Asma. Nabi, who is a relative of the victim, confessed to the crime during the investigation.
Addressing the media after the verdict was announced, DPO Mardan Wahid Mehmood said the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police had provided necessary evidence to convict the suspect.
Asma went missing earlier in January, her body was recovered from sugarcane fields a few days later. A case was lodged and evidence collected from the scene was sent to Lahore to investigate if the minor was raped.
Accused in Asma rape, murder case confesses crime before the court
The evidence confirmed that the four-year-old girl had been raped upon which police started a hunt to arrest culprits behind the brutal killing. Mardan Police questioned over 150 people and sent DNA samples to Lahore.
Watch Mardan Police officials briefing media on the situation: