By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: In a turn of events, a case related to the rape of a girl at Trail 3, Margalla Hills, Islamabad has turned out to be a blackmailing attempt from an inter-district gang involved in extorting money from people through such tactics. Islamabad Capital Police said that, the accused, Noman and his accomplice Anwar, engaged in a dispute that led to the involvement of a criminal gang known for extorting money from unsuspecting victims.
On July 14, 2023, PS Kohsar a complaint from a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted on Trail-3. In response, the police swiftly registered the case no.568/23 under section 376 PPC dated 14 July 2023. Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan took notice of the incident and directed the concerned officials to probe the case on merit and transparency and ensured the arrest of the involved accused.
Initiating an investigation led by senior police officers, including Incharge Police Station Shafqat Faiz. Utilizing advanced forensic techniques and technical resources, the police meticulously examined all aspects of the case, ultimately uncovering the truth behind the alleged rape incident on Trail 3.
It was discovered that the gang comprised individuals such as Dr. Sidra Iqbal, who falsely identified herself as a journalist, Saima, a resident of Rawalpindi, Shakeel Ahmed, posing as a bureau chief of a newspaper, and Manzoor-ul-Haq, masquerading as a sub-inspector of Punjab Police.
Their sinister plan involved Sidra luring the accused to Trail 3, where she would feign a rape scenario and raise shout. Simultaneously, the rest of the gang members would arrive at the scene, capturing videos to later use for blackmailing the accused and his family.
After a considerable wait, when Nouman could not reach the spot, Sidra returned to Rawalpindi with the accused, subsequently filing a FIR at the police station before departing for Sheikhupura. The Islamabad Capital Police conducted a comprehensive investigation from multiple angles, summoning the girl involved in the plan for questioning she told the magistrate about all the facts and plans.
The diligent efforts of the police team proved that it is a group that blackmails people and extorts money from them. While two cases were registered against Sidra in Sheikhupura and Muridky. Notably, Anwar ul Haq, one of the gang members, has a prior criminal record also.
A full-fledged campaign was run on social media about this case while the case was under investigation. Citizens are requested not to believe the rumors until the final report of the police comes, such a campaign can affect the investigation of the police which would have benefited the accused. Islamabad Capital Police is responsible for protecting the life and property of every citizen and to ensure the protection of the life and property of the citizens is the utmost priority of Islamabad Capital Police.
