🚨 Suspect in 12-Year-Old Girl’s Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Mumrez Abbasi, a suspect in the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Dhoke Najju, Rawalpindi, was killed in a reported encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD), according to officials.
Police said the suspect was the victim’s maternal uncle and had allegedly fled after the incident.
CCD Claims Exchange of Fire
According to CCD officials, a police team came under fire from three suspects near Alamabad Children's Park. Officials claimed that Mumrez Abbasi was killed during the exchange of fire.
Police had accused Abbasi of sexually assaulting and murdering the 12-year-old girl. The circumstances of the reported encounter and the official account of the incident have not been independently verified.
Girl’s Body Recovered on October 8
According to police, the girl's body was recovered from the suspect's house on October 8. An investigation was launched following the discovery, and efforts were underway to locate the suspect.
Authorities identified Abbasi as a resident of Abbottabad and described him as the victim's maternal uncle. Police also claimed that he had fled following the incident.
Investigation and Legal Questions
The case has drawn attention to the protection of children and the investigation of serious crimes. Preserving evidence, conducting forensic examinations and ensuring an impartial investigation are essential in such cases.
While CCD officials have provided an account of the reported encounter, further information is needed about the circumstances of the exchange of fire and the possible involvement of other suspects.
Editor's Note: This report is based on the information provided and claims attributed to police officials. The circumstances of the encounter and the allegations in the case require independent verification.