Key suspect held in murder case: police

Case involves killing of man, whose mutilated body was found stuffed in a sack

ISLAMABAD:

Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural Zone Kazim Naqvi announced on Tuesday the swift resolution of a blind murder case, resulting in the arrest of the main suspect and the recovery of crucial evidence.

The case involved the brutal killing of a young man, whose mutilated body was found stuffed in a sack near a tunnel in the jurisdiction of Nilore police station.

Addressing a press conference at the Rescue 15 Field Office, SP Naqvi revealed details of the investigation. Muhammad Majeed, a resident of Pahont, had reported his son, Faisal Majeed, missing. He informed the police that his son had not returned home, his phone was switched off, and his father suspected he had been abducted.

Following the report, FIR No. 38 was registered at Nilore police station, and a comprehensive investigation was launched. On January 27, 2025, police discovered a sack containing a mutilated body near Assembly Dam Road, close to a tunnel. The body was later identified as Faisal Majeed.

A public relations officer told APP that taking immediate notice of the incident, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Ali Raza directed the police to use all available resources to apprehend the culprits.

Under the leadership of SP Rural Zone Kazim Naqvi, teams from the Nilore police station and the Homicide Unit conducted an in-depth investigation. Eventually, their efforts led to the arrest of Tanveer Hussain, and the motorcycle used in the crime was recovered.

SP Naqvi disclosed that the murder stemmed from financial disputes. The victim was a landlord, while the suspect was his tenant. Both were involved in business activities in the same marketplace, which escalated their disagreements, ultimately leading to the crime.

SP Naqvi said investigations are underway to identify and apprehend additional accomplices in the case. "Islamabad police will continue to take strict action against all forms of crime and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice," he assured.