Hina Javed’s family alleges ‘evidence tampering’ in murder probe
The brother of Hina Javed, who was found dead last month, has written to the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR), requesting intervention in the investigation of her sister’s murder case, as the family alleges that the probe was compromised. Hina, a 45-year-old digital media executive, was found dead at her residence in Rawalpindi, with […]
Hina Javed's brother has written to the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) alleging evidence tampering in the murder investigation of his sister. Hina, a 45-year-old digital media executive, was found dead at her residence in Rawalpindi with signs of torture. Her husband and domestic worker were arrested and subsequently jailed on judicial remand, while her father-in-law was questioned in connection with the case.
According to the letter dated September 10, the family has proof of evidence tampering and fears the truth is being suppressed, citing a meeting with police officials where they discussed flaws in the investigation and its deviation from the initial report. The family also claims their husband's brother had colluded with the police and tampered with evidence, phone logs, messages, and texts, and that he assured the police of his cooperation.
The letter cites several sections of the National Commission for Human Rights Act 2012 and the Pakistan Penal Code, including sections on evidence tampering, abetment, criminal conspiracy, and common intention. The family requests the NCHR to intervene, demanding that the investigation be conducted fairly and impartially by a joint investigation team, with no contact between investigators and the suspect's family. They also seek a review of the forensic team's conduct and a thorough examination of the case.
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