Kohat Deputy Inspector General of Police Masood Khan Afridi on Wednesday directed the Karak police to arrest two police officials for their alleged negligence and providing weapons to the accused. He also suspended two investigation officers in the murder case of Alam Zeb, the brother of alleged gang rape victim Uzma Ayub. The DIG also directed the officials to conduct a fresh inquiry into the killing of Zeb. Afridi along with the investigation team inspected the site of the murder and also visited the residence of Uzma.
Balqasim Jana, Uzma’s mother complained to the DIG about the negligence of the then SHO of Takht-e-Nusrati police station Haji Rehman and added that constable Sohail provided a pistol to the accused to kill Zeb.
The DIG ordered the arrest of both police personnel.
She also complained that two investigation officers, Muhammad Nawaz and Wali Sher, took the accused ASI, Hakeem Shah in a private vehicle to the court and the DIG suspended both the investigation officers. He directed the investigation officer DSP Mir Chaman Khan to complete the inquiry into the matter and submit the report within three days. He also directed Takht-e-Nusrati SHO Yousaf Khan to arrest Ibrahim Shah, the prime accused, within two days. The DIG also patrolled the area and directed the Karak police to beef up security to provide complete protection to the family.
Kohat DIG orders arrest of two cops allegedly aiding criminals
