RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi court has extended the physical remand of Hina Javed’s husband, Sohail Asghar, and domestic worker Zeeshan for another three days in connection with the investigation into her alleged murder.
The two suspects were produced before Civil Judge Rana Shahnawaz Khan on Wednesday under tight security. The court directed police to complete the investigation at the earliest and submit the challan.
The investigating officer informed the court that Hina’s post-mortem report had been received, while the final challan would be prepared after the DNA report is obtained. Police also told the court that forensic DNA samples of both suspects had already been collected.
The suspects will be produced before the court again on August 28.
Hina, 45, was found dead at her in-laws’ residence under circumstances that prompted police to register a murder case. Her husband and domestic worker were subsequently arrested, while her father-in-law, Asghar Ali, a retired senior officer, has also been included in the investigation as a co-accused.
During Wednesday’s proceedings, Asghar allegedly attempted to appear mentally unwell, prompting a reprimand from the court.
Police are examining forensic, technical and other evidence to establish what happened and determine the alleged roles of those under investigation. The complete post-mortem and forensic findings are expected to provide further information about the circumstances surrounding Hina’s death.
Earlier, members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) visited Hina’s family to express condolences and assure them of continued support in their pursuit of justice.
WPC Secretary Dr Shahida Rehmani called for a free, fair and transparent investigation, stressing that violence against women must not be tolerated. The caucus said it would continue monitoring the case through relevant parliamentary forums, while the National Commission on the Status of Women has also been taken on board.
A special investigation team previously took the suspects to Lahore for DNA and polygraph examinations. Police are reviewing the forensic results alongside other evidence before determining responsibility.
The court’s latest order gives investigators additional time to complete the probe as the family awaits answers and accountability.
