PAF Group Captain martyred in Islamabad while foiling abduction attempt
At a glance
- A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain has been martyred while attempting to save a woman, according to available reports on Sunday.
- The officer was reportedly involved in a rescue mission when the incident occurred.
- Latest Updates New details have emerged from the First Information Report (FIR) registered in the murder case of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq…
Story so far: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain has been martyred while attempting to save a woman, according to available reports on Sunday. The officer was reportedly involved in a rescue mission when the incident occurred.
Latest development: New details have emerged from the First Information Report (FIR) registered in the murder case of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, with police adding terrorism charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The…
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain has been martyred while attempting to save a woman, according to available reports on Sunday.
The officer was reportedly involved in a rescue mission when the incident occurred. The details remain unclear.
Latest Updates
New details have emerged from the First Information Report (FIR) registered in the murder case of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, with police adding terrorism charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
The FIR, lodged at Margalla Police Station on the complaint of the Air Headquarters Commandant, states that the incident occurred around 11:30 am on Saturday on 9th Avenue near the old Traffic Office in Sector F-8, Islamabad. Group Captain Tariq, who was on official duty, reportedly witnessed a man harassing a woman on the roadside. After identifying himself as a PAF officer and ordering the suspect to stop, the man initially fled on a motorcycle while issuing threats.
According to the FIR, the suspect then made a U-turn, returned to the officer’s vehicle, and fired a pistol from the driver’s side, striking Group Captain Tariq in the right shoulder. The bullet lodged in his chest, causing fatal injuries. The suspect then allegedly fled while firing into the air, creating panic. The FIR names Muhammad Kamran and Waseem Abbas as eyewitnesses.
Investigators have invoked Section 7 of the ATA, arguing that the attack on a serving officer on duty near sensitive locations like Air Headquarters and PAF Base Nur Khan was an act of terror intended to create fear among the public.
Sources: Pakistan Observer
The accused in the murder of Group Captain Asim Tariq has been identified as Saad, who was reportedly arrested within nine hours of the incident. Meanwhile, both the President and the Prime Minister have paid tribute to the martyred officer.
Sources: Such News Dunya News
The Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq. Separately, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their condolences to the family of the martyred officer.
Sources: BOL News Capital TV
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad, in what is being described as a major breakthrough in the case. Available reports indicate the arrested individual was identified through CCTV footage.
Separately, President Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister have expressed their condolences and mourned the martyrdom of the officer.
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officer, Group Captain Asim Tariq, was shot and martyred in Islamabad on Sunday while intervening in an alleged abduction attempt.
According to police, the incident occurred near Shaheen Chowk in the jurisdiction of Margalla Police Station. Group Captain Asim was on his way on Ninth Avenue when he observed a man on a motorcycle allegedly pulling a woman by the hand. The officer stopped his vehicle to defuse the situation, and the woman ran to his vehicle for safety.
Police stated that the suspect, identified as Saad, argued with the officer before opening fire. Group Captain Asim sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The suspect fled but was later arrested by police.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief over the martyrdom. In separate messages, they praised the officer’s courage and sacrifice. The President said that sacrificing one’s life to protect an innocent woman is a shining example of the highest human values. The Prime Minister called it an exceptional example of bravery and directed authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring those responsible to justice.
Sources: Business Recorder Dawn News Dunya News
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq.
Reports indicate the arrest was made within nine hours of the incident. Footage related to the suspect’s escape and subsequent arrest has also surfaced.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Group Captain Asim Tariq.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, who was martyred while intervening in an alleged abduction attempt.
In a statement, the prime minister said the officer had set an “unparalleled example of courage” and directed authorities to conduct a complete and transparent investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. President Zardari expressed serious concern that such an incident occurred on a major road in Islamabad and stressed the need to prevent similar events in the future. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also paid tribute to the officer’s sacrifice.
The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Margalla police station, near Air University. According to available details, Group Captain Tariq was on his way to Rawalpindi for an official assignment when he witnessed a man attempting to force a woman onto a motorcycle and intervened.
Sources: Dawn News Pakistan Observer 24 News HD
Islamabad authorities have confirmed that a suspect in the murder of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq was arrested within nine hours of the incident. The Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police verified the swift arrest.
Sources: HUM News Such News Express News
Authorities in Islamabad have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq. According to available reports, the arrest was made within hours of the incident.
Sources: Dawn News
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered swift action in response to the killing of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq. The firing incident reportedly occurred at Shaheen Chowk, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Margalla Police Station in Islamabad.
New details have emerged following the arrest of the suspect in the killing of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq.
Sources: Pakistan Observer ARY News
Islamabad Police have arrested the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting death of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Nasir Rizvi announced on Sunday. The arrest was reportedly made within nine hours of the incident.
Addressing a press conference, the IGP provided details of the events leading to the officer’s death. He stated that the suspect, identified as Saad Abbasi, and a woman named Nimrah were colleagues at a cash and carry outlet in the G-6 area. On the day of the incident, an argument broke out between them on 9th Avenue after the woman resisted the suspect’s attempt to take her to a park instead of their workplace.
According to IG Rizvi, Group Captain Tariq was passing by on his way to an official assignment in Rawalpindi when he witnessed the suspect forcefully pulling the woman. The officer intervened to help her, at which point the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him.
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq was martyred in an incident in Islamabad, according to reports on Sunday.
Available information suggests the officer was killed while intervening to save a woman. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken notice of the incident, ordering swift action and seeking a report from the authorities.
Some reports also claim that a suspect allegedly involved in the killing has been arrested by Islamabad Police.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officer martyred in Islamabad on Sunday has been identified as Group Captain Asim Tariq. According to police, the officer was shot and killed near Shaheen Chowk on Ninth Avenue while intervening to rescue a woman from an alleged abduction attempt.
Police said Group Captain Tariq stopped his car when he saw a motorcyclist allegedly harassing a woman. During a scuffle, the suspect, identified as Saad, reportedly opened fire, killing the officer on the spot before fleeing the scene.
A case has been registered, and the woman’s statement has been recorded. She told police that the suspect was a colleague who had offered her a ride but then attempted to take her to another location against her will. Law enforcement agencies are conducting raids to apprehend the suspect.
Group Captain Tariq is survived by his widow, a daughter, and a son.
Sources: Business Recorder
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