A suspect named Muhammad Nauman has died after a firing incident involving a police team within the limits of Ramna Police Station in Islamabad on Tuesday. He was in police custody in connection with the alleged suicide case of Laiba Ijaz.
According to a police spokesperson, officers were taking Nauman to recover evidence based on information provided by him.
Four men riding two motorcycles opened fire in an attempt to free the suspect from police custody.
How did the suspect die?
The police spokesperson said Nauman was injured by gunfire from his own accomplices during the exchange of fire. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Islamabad Police said the officers remained safe because they were wearing bulletproof jackets and following safety measures.
What is the latest update on the case?
Nauman was named in the case linked to Laiba Ejaz’s alleged suicide within the limits of Ramna Police Station.
Police have launched search operations to arrest the other suspects involved in the incident.
Gang arrested
Previously, the gang accused of deceiving Laiba Ijaz with promises of higher education abroad was arrested.
Laiba reportedly died by suicide in Islamabad after suffering financial losses due to the fraud. The suspects include Nauman, Fatima Sarwar and Aiza.
According to the FIR, the suspects allegedly took Rs9.3 million from Laiba by promising to arrange a US visa and scholarship for her.
The suspects also allegedly provided her with fake scholarship documents, university offer letters and fee receipts.
Laiba reportedly faced severe financial loss and mental distress after discovering that the promise of higher education and a scholarship in the United States was a scam. She allegedly died by suicide on October 9.
Police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) expanded their investigation. Officials are also looking into the possibility that more people were involved in the alleged fraud.
