Hina Javed murder: Rawalpindi court extends suspects' remand for third time
Court orders police to complete their investigation, presents both before September 2
The trial of suspects in the murder of digital designer Hina Javed has been extended by four additional days in Rawalpindi court. Hina Javed, 45, was found dead at her in-laws' home on August 20, 2022, after her father-in-law notified the police of a burglary. Her body was discovered tied to a shower in the bathroom, with her hands bound behind her back.
Initially, Hina's husband Faisal Asghar and a servant named Zeeshan were arrested in connection with the crime. The court has now ordered both suspects to be remanded for a total of nine days, with an expected presentation on September 2, 2022. Police are seeking an extension to complete their investigation, recover evidence such as a rope, wire, and cloth, and document Asghar's previous marriage and divorce.
The domestic worker, Zeeshan, has given varying statements, initially implicating Hina's husband in collaboration, then claiming responsibility, and finally stating he was present during a quarrel. Police are exploring various possibilities, including the possibility of Zeeshan killing Hina out of fear of being caught stealing items from the house.
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