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Wednesday, April 02, 2025  
03 Shawwal 1446  

Third suspect arrested in Faisalabad motorway assault case

All accused now in custody; key suspect sent for identification parade
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Police have arrested the third suspect, Umar Hayat, in the Faisalabad motorway assault case, where a woman was allegedly raped in front of her husband during a robbery near Sandal Bar. Umar Hayat has been sent to jail for an identification parade. Two other suspects, Ali Sher and Faisal, had already been apprehended earlier.

The horrifying incident occurred near 62 JB Channan, in the Sandal Bar police precinct, where two armed robbers intercepted a couple traveling on a motorcycle. The suspects looted Adnan and his wife before calling a third accomplice, Ali Sher, who then participated in the heinous assault. Following swift action, police apprehended two of the suspects, Faisal and Ali Sher, recovering a stolen mobile phone from Faisal’s possession. Ali Sher has confessed to the crime, and law enforcement is actively interrogating the arrested suspects while conducting raids to capture the remaining suspect.
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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif lauded law enforcement for apprehending the suspect within hours and directed authorities to ensure the arrest of the remaining culprits without delay. She emphasized that violence against women is unacceptable and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect women and children.
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The attack took place at 10 pm on the night of the 25th, after which special teams were formed. Within 24 hours, Ali Sher was arrested, and he confessed to the crime. Authorities have completed the victim’s medical examination and forensic analysis of the crime scene. Police have also detained six suspects for questioning.
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This incident has sparked outrage, prompting swift police action. Officials assure that the investigation is progressing rapidly to ensure justice for the victim.

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