Family of accused storms house

Around 20 individuals allegedly manhandled victim's family, hurled life threats


Our Correspondent June 10, 2025

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RAWALPINDI:

The relatives of the accused in a murder case have been accused of forcibly entering the complainant's home in the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines Police Station, assaulting family members, and stealing valuables. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

According to the police, a woman named Kausar Sultana reported that a murder case had been registered against her sons. One of her sons, Muhammad Rehan, has been arrested and is currently in jail, while the other, Muhammad Moazzam, has been declared a fugitive. She stated that since the incident, the family had temporarily moved from their residence in Dheri Hasanabad to their ancestral village in Chakwal.

On June 1, Kausar Sultana returned to her home in Dheri Hasanabad with her daughters Sadaf Ishaq and Fatima Ishaq, her niece Irum Gul, and her sister-in-law Manzoor Bibi to collect some belongings.

Upon arrival, around 20 individuals, including Mohsin Qureshi, Farhan Qureshi, Adnan Qureshi, and several women, allegedly stormed the house, shouting threats and saying they would "teach a lesson" by killing them.

The assailants reportedly slapped the women and the men, armed with sticks and rods, began vandalising the property.

They allegedly destroyed household items including utensils, crockery, glass tables, and cabinets.

Additionally, the intruders reportedly stole valuables from the house, including a deep freezer, motorcycle, seven tolas of gold jewellery, Rs700,000 in cash, prize bonds worth Rs1.5 million, and important documents related to a vehicle and property.

Police have registered a case and started the investigation.

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