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Rawalpindi Police Arrest Three in Viral Hair‑Cutting Assault Case

The investigation now sits with Naseerabad Police following verification that the assault occurred near Christian Colony in Rawalpindi.

Overview

  • An FIR was registered at Naseerabad Police Station under Sections 337(V) and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code on a complaint by District Foot Constable Asad Hussain.
  • Police said three suspects were picked up in late‑night raids, with searches continuing to arrest additional individuals named in the case.
  • Named suspects include Nazar Khan alias Arman, Muhammad Anees alias Durrani, Jaleel Khan alias Mithu and Jabar Khan, with one unidentified person also nominated.
  • Islamabad police traced the victim, recorded her statement and then handed the matter to Rawalpindi authorities after jurisdiction was confirmed.
  • The victim, identified in reports as Eman or Iman Fatima, alleges she was taken to a flat, tortured, had her hair cut and filmed, and she has sought swift action, including an appeal to Punjab’s chief minister.