Kohat student murder: CJP takes notice, seeks report in 24 hours
The court has also summoned report of the incident in 24 hours.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took notice of the murder of Asma Rani, a third-year medical student who was shot dead for refusing a marriage proposal.
The court has also sought report of the incident in 24 hours.
Prime suspect s brother arrested
Earlier,police arrested Sadiqullah, the brother of prime suspect Mujahidullah Afridi for allegedly opening fire on Asma.
During a press conference, District Police Officer Kohat Abbas Majid Marwat confirmed the claims that Mujahidullah fled to Dubai soon after committing the crime. He asserted that a red warrant has been issued against him and will be captured soon.
Killed over marriage refusal
Mujahidullah, nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) district president Aftab Alam, reportedly shot dead Asma after his marriage proposal was turned down.
Asma received three bullets and was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. She had come home to meet her family in Kohat during session break.
Funeral prayer of the murdered youth was offered in Lakki Marwat. Late Asma recorded a statement at the hospital with the police in which she identified Mujahidullah Afridi as the man who fired at her.
