Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry honoured the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team for arresting the main suspect in the Laiba Ijaz case involving a gold medalist student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
IGP Sohail honours CIA team for nabbing suspect in Laiba Ijaz case
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry honoured the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team for arresting the main suspect in the Laiba Ijaz case involving a gold medalist student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
A police official told APP on Monday that IGP Sohail invited DSP CIA Suleman Shah and his team to the Central Police Office and awarded them commendation certificates in recognition of their efforts in tracing and apprehending the suspect.
The suspect, identified as Muhammad Nauman, was taken into custody in connection with allegations of financial fraud involving Laiba Ijaz and her family.
Laiba Ijaz, a 22-year-old gold medalist of IIUI, was found dead on a green belt in Islamabad’s Sector G-10 in an apparent suicide.
Following the incident, FIA Islamabad Zone Director Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari personally visited Laiba’s family, expressed condolences and obtained details of the alleged fraud. The family also submitted a complaint to the FIA, seeking legal action against those involved.
The FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Islamabad subsequently registered FIR No. AHTC-ICT-977/26 on October 10 against Muhammad Nauman and Fatima Sarwar over allegations of fraud involving Rs9.3 million.
According to the FIR, the suspects allegedly received the money by promising to arrange a US visa, university admission and scholarship. The family alleged that fake scholarship letters, admission offers and fee payment receipts were provided to mislead them.
The case was registered under Sections 419, 420 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Sections 18 and 22 of the Emigration Ordinance, 1979. Further investigation is underway.
During his meeting with the CIA team, IGP Sohail appreciated the officers’ professional skills and teamwork in tracing the suspect.
He said modern investigation methods, hard work and effective coordination were essential for solving criminal cases.
The IGP Sohail said recognising the efforts of hardworking officers would encourage other personnel to perform their duties with greater dedication.
Meanwhile, the IGP Sohail also distributed commendation certificates among ministerial and clerical staff for their outstanding performance.
