Main accused in Professor Arif Saqi assault case remanded in Karachi

At a glance

Main accused Konain Ali Shah is on a three-day physical remand in Karachi.
The case involves an alleged assault and threats against Professor Arif Khan Saqi.
Shah's lawyer has claimed the FIR against his client is false.

Story so far

The main accused in the case of an alleged assault and threats against Professor Arif Khan Saqi has been remanded into police custody. A court in Karachi granted a three-day physical remand for the suspect, identified as Konain Ali Shah, for further investigation. During the hearing, the accused's lawyer contested the First Information Report (FIR), calling it false.

Latest development

Reports now clarify the case involves an alleged assault on Professor Arif Khan Saqi, not only threats. The main accused, Konain Ali Shah, was arrested and has been remanded into police custody for three days.

Latest updates

23 hours ago

New reports clarify that the case against the main accused, identified as Konain Ali Shah, pertains to an alleged assault on Professor Arif Khan Saqi, in addition to threats. The main accused was arrested prior to being presented in court for his remand hearing.

1 day ago

Further reports indicate that multiple suspects in the case have now been sent on physical remand for three days.