Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad, Muhammad Ahsan Younas on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress on trial of Noor Muqaddam case in the context of Monday’s proceeding and media reports.
IGP asked the officers to explain the proceedings and happenings that took place. IGP was briefed that during the Cross Examination of the Investigation Officer, questions were asked from the IO which he answered very briefly as the IO was asked to answer in Yes or No. The answers must corroborate with the facts of the case file.
The detailed report of the PFSA is yet to be read at the next hearing which contains comprehensive forensic evidence, sufficient for the conviction of the accused.
The crime scene was visited by senior most officers at the time of occurrence and the scene was completely preserved by forensic experts of National Forensic Science Agency to avoid any contamination.
The PFSA reports confirm the following facts: (1) Rape was committed with Noor before being killed, DNA confirmed. (2) Noor made every possible attempt to save her life before being killed.
Zahir’s DNA, i.e skin, has been recovered under the nails of Noor Muqaddam. (3) The shirt worn by and recovered from Zahir was stained with Noor Muqaddam’s blood.
DNA of Noor Muqaddam found on Zahir’s shirt. (4) Noor Muqaddam was killed with the Swiss knife recovered from the crime scene. DNA, i.e. blood, of Noor Muqaddam was found on the blade and handle of the Swiss knife. (5) Noor Muqaddam was also attacked with the knuckle punch recovered from the crime scene.
DNA i.e. blood, of Noor Muqaddam was found on the knuckle punch.
All these forensic pieces of evidence were collected from the crime scene in a professional manner and were sent to Punjab Forensic Science Agency.
These are very strong pieces of forensic evidence and the Investigation team is committed to seek justice for Noor Muqaddam.
These are very strong pieces of forensic evidence and the Investigation team is committed to seek justice for Noor Muqaddam. IGP directed the officers to follow the case in the best possible manner, and he should be briefed regularly in this regard.
