Suspect in Laiba Ejaz Case Killed by Accomplices’ Firing During Islamabad Police Operation
Islamabad Police say Muhammad Nauman was injured by gunfire from his own accomplices while officers were taking him for a recovery operation in the Ramna area; four suspects allegedly opened fire to free him, and a search operation is underway to arrest them.
ISLAMABAD: A suspect identified as Muhammad Nauman, who was in police custody in connection with the case involving student Laiba Ejaz, died after being injured in a firing incident during a police operation in the jurisdiction of Ramna Police Station, according to an Islamabad Police spokesperson.
Police said a team was taking Nauman to a location for the recovery of evidence based on information provided by him when four alleged accomplices, travelling on two motorcycles, opened indiscriminate fire at the police party in an attempt to free him.
According to the police spokesperson, Nauman was injured during the exchange of fire by gunshots allegedly fired by his own accomplices. The police team remained safe due to the use of bulletproof jackets and other precautionary measures.
The injured suspect was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Nauman was allegedly involved in the case concerning Laiba Ejaz, a student who died by suicide within the jurisdiction of Ramna Police Station, according to the Islamabad Police spokesperson.
Search Operations Underway
Police said search operations were underway to trace and arrest the other suspects involved in the incident. Further details regarding the operation and the suspects had not been provided in the statement.
