Sanaullah says suspect's DNA matches sample in Mardan rape, murder case
He was talking to media in Lahore.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Speaking to a press conference here in Lahore today (Tuesday), Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah announced that DNA of a suspect has matched the sample collected from Mardan rape and murder victim, Asma’s body.
Out of the 145 DNAs collected within the vicinity of 2-3 kilometers radius of the incident in Mardan, only one matched. The development has been unearthed by forensic lab sources but the name of the offender has not been revealed yet.
Sanaullah further stated that DNA sample taken from a suspect, whose name has not been revealed for security reasons, has matched the sample collected from the minor’s body.
The Punjab government has also communicated with KP government on the matter, said Sanaullah.
Sanaullah also took a jibe at KPK Police while accusing them of being involved in car thefts and drugs’ dealings.
Asma had gone missing on January 14 in Mardan’s Gujar Garhi area, and her dead body was found from sugarcane fields near her home on January 15 after rape.
More than 200 persons have been interrogated till now, and the minor’s parents have also appeared before the joint investigation team (JIT) along with other relatives.
The area is still in the grip of grief, and the locals are not only demanding the authorities to arrest the responsible persons but also to take measures in order to stop wicked activities of such kind in future.
