RAWALPINDI – A major progress has been made in the murder investigation of Hina Javed, a digital media executive posted at the National Assembly, who was allegedly killed at her in-laws’ residence in Rawalpindi.
The police sources said the suspects were taken to the Forensic Science Laboratory in Lahore, where their polygraph and DNA tests were conducted. The police team has since returned to Rawalpindi with the suspects.
Officials said the polygraph test report is expected within three days, while the DNA test results are likely to be available in about three weeks. Investigators will use the forensic findings to determine the next course of action in the case.
Hina Javed was allegedly killed on August 20 following a domestic dispute with her husband at their residence in Askari Apartments, Lal Kurti. Her body was reportedly found hanging from a shower fixture in the bathroom, with her hands tied behind her back.
The victim’s father-in-law, Asghar Fayyaz Imam, initially informed police that intruders had entered the house. However, when police reached the scene, they found Hina’s body and launched a murder investigation after finding the circumstances suspicious.
Police subsequently arrested Hina’s husband and a domestic worker, who were placed on a three-day physical remand. Her father-in-law has also been questioned as part of the investigation.
According to police sources, the domestic worker allegedly gave conflicting statements during interrogation before making a third statement in custody. Investigators say he allegedly disclosed that Hina’s husband had called him for help during an argument with his wife.
The worker allegedly told investigators that Hina attempted to escape but was caught and strangled, after which her body was tied to the bathroom shower. Police sources also allege that the domestic worker may have been involved in stealing cash and items from Hina’s purse.
Rawalpindi Regional Police Officer Sarfraz Alpa, accompanied by City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, told a press conference that police had been informed about the alleged burglary at around 6am on August 20.
The RPO said police were using forensic, technical and human intelligence resources, including DNA analysis, to investigate the case. A special team headed by the SSP Investigation is supervising the probe.
He said the investigation was still at an early stage and that details would be disclosed as evidence emerges. He added that legal action would also be taken against Hina’s father-in-law if concrete evidence establishes his involvement.
