Dr Birbal Genani’s assistant detained for questioning

The officer investigating the murder of famous ophthalmologist Dr Birbal Genani has detained his assistant, Quratul Ain Shaukat, and transferred her to Women Police Station Sadar for questioning on Sunday.

Dr Genani was shot dead by assailants on a motorcycle near Pakistan Quarters in front of Garden Exchange. Quratul Ain was also slightly injured in the incident. A case of the incident was registered on March 31, 2023 at the Garden Police Station against the unknown accused on the complaint of the brother of the deceased doctor, Revad Genani.

The complainant had expressed suspicion that Quratul Ain may also be indirectly involved in the incident. Police have already detained Zubair, the ex-fiancé of Quratul Ain for interrogation. According to police investigations, Dr Genani and Quratul Ain had known each other for 11 years. In her initial statement, the woman said that she did not see the suspects and only saw sparks coming from the driving side of the vehicle.