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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Express Tribune
Hafizabad gang-rape victim records statement
The complainant in a gang-rape case that took place in Mangat Uncha on April 25 recorded her statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code before Civil Judge and Area Magistrate Ali Naqi Tipu, detailing the events involving abduction and assault. Over a month after the incident of gang-rape and forced sexual abuse, police registered a First Information Report (FIR) on June 3. The incident involved three armed men who allegedly gang-raped a woman in front of her husband at gunpoint, while one of the suspects recorded the assault on video. The case gained renewed urgency after the explicit footage surfaced on social media. According to initial reports, the victim were resident of Shahdara Town, Lahore, returning from visiting Nowshehra Virkan when they stopped for a short break. While the victim stepped aside to relieve herself, they were ambushed by seven armed men. The attackers included Ikram, Laeeq and Khawar, residents of Mangat Uncha, along with four unidentified accomplices. The victims were taken at gunpoint to a deserted area behind the Government High School in Mangat Uncha, where the woman was reportedly raped by three men. The perpetrators also stripped both husband and wife, beat them, and forced them to perform explicit acts in front of a camera. A suspect named Chand was reportedly responsible for filming the entire incident. An FIR has now been registered against eight suspects, but no arrests have been made so far. Police have reportedly cordoned off the entire village in a bid to apprehend the culprits.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Kidnapping accused, who changed name to dodge police for 20 years, arrested
Lucknow: Police on Saturday arrested a man who was on the run for over 20 years. Interestingly, the accused had not fled the city, but had adopted a different name. Mohammed Saif, 50, a private school teacher and resident of LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Krishna Nagar, was absconding since 2001 in connection with the kidnapping of a five-year-old girl. The case, registered at Chowk police station, also involved another accused, Mohammed Adil, who was convicted and sentenced to life in 2005. What puzzled investigators for years was that Saif assumed the alias 'Ikram' in all his personal and professional dealings. Legal documents and arrest warrants named him as 'Ikram', but no one connected that identity to Saif. "The accused continued living a normal life, teaching at schools and even participating in local functions—always as 'Ikram'," said DCP West Zone Vishwajeet Srivastava. Back in 2001, both Adil and Ikram were booked under IPC Sections 363 (kidnapping), 364A (kidnapping for ransom with threat to life), and 34 (common intention). While the girl was rescued and a chargesheet filed, Ikram vanished before the judgment was delivered. Adil was convicted, but his co-accused remained at large. Years later, after serving part of his sentence, Adil filed a writ petition highlighting the police's failure to arrest Ikram. The court pulled up the police and ordered fresh efforts to trace him. Despite multiple attempts, Saif remained untraceable. Again in 2018, the court reiterated its direction to arrest Ikram. More recently, the Allahabad High Court ordered the Lucknow police commissioner to submit a sworn affidavit explaining why the accused was not apprehended. Acting on the directive, a fresh team led by DCP Srivastava and SHO Chowk began tracking the case again. "Finally, based on a tip-off, we traced Ikram to a rented accommodation. On verification, we discovered that his real name was Mohammed Saif," the DCP added. Teams worked tirelessly for a month and verified over 500 people and watched their movement before making the final arrest, a senior officer privy to the probe disclosed.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
2 stabbed in road rage
New Delhi: Two men were stabbed in a road rage incident near Khajuri Chowk in northeast Delhi on April 24, police said on Sunday, adding that they are undergoing treatment for the injuries. The incident was reported to the Khajuri Khas police station around 9.45 pm. "Initial investigations revealed that victims, Ikram and Shehzad, travelling separately in their taxis, collided with a motorcycle near the old police station cut. A heated argument ensued, which resulted in both men getting stabbed. The accused fled the scene after the attack," a senior police officer said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi A case was registered at the nearest police station, and a team was formed to investigate the incident. Police analysed CCTV footage and used technical surveillance and human intelligence to track down and arrest the accused, Jai Kumar alias Anuj Pandit, 23, a resident of Shiv Vihar. The knife used in the attack was recovered from his possession. During questioning, Jai Kumar revealed he had an accomplice. Police said Jai Kumar is a notorious criminal with a record of five previous cases, including murder, assault on a public servant, and Arms Act violations. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest his accomplice, police said, adding, the investigation is ongoing.
CBS News
18-03-2025
- CBS News
Long Island acid attack survivor Nafiah Ikram says "every day is a challenge" 4 years after attack
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured . Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway. Acid was thrown in her face by a hooded man who drove off in a Nissan Ultima. Ikram didn't know then, and doesn't know now, who attacked her. The case is still unsolved . She remains in constant pain . "Mentally, every day is a challenge," Ikram said. Ikram's grueling daily routine includes pain medication and antidepressant capsules, which have to be opened up so that she can swallow them. The acid attack left her throat burned. "It's the anniversary, but if I allow myself to sulk, I'm giving this person power over me, and I'm not doing that anymore," Ikram said. "Think about what I go through mentally and psychologically, tormenting my brain thinking about why someone did this to me, who did this to me, and especially at my home." She still cannot see out of one eye, but the 25-year-old is trying to focus on her mental health, and how far she's come . "Learning that every day is a new blessing and an opportunity to be great," she said. With the help of a new emotional support pet, daily journaling and progress from endless skin grafts, she is trying to look beyond a quest for justice. "The truth always finds a way out, so if you want to sit there and lie, you can be guilty and that's OK because you know what? I know I didn't do anything wrong to deserve this," Ikram said. "We're here still in the dark and suffering," Ikram's mother Sherina Mohammed said. Ikram and her mother say they're frustrated by continued police questioning of the family, including the father, who was given a lie detector test. "I think they should be harassing other people out there. Hopefully they are harassing them the way they are harassing her father," Mohammed said. Nassau Police would only say they're actively investigating the attack. Ikram's long-term goals include finishing college - put on hold by the attack - and possibly becoming a trauma doctor, inspired by her firsthand experience with every kind of healing. Meanwhile, she speaks publicly about perspective, and offering hope to other victims. "You always have to be humble because you never know in the flash of a second what can happen, and I am literally a living testimony to that," Ikram said. The FBI continues to seek the public's help in identifying a suspect in the investigation of this attack. If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or you can submit a tip online .
Arab News
16-03-2025
- General
- Arab News
Ramadan on patrol: Pakistani policeman balances duty with devotion in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: As the daylight fades and residents sit together to break their fast amid a call for Maghreb prayer in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, the call for duty rings louder for Constable Malik Muhammad Ikram than the call to iftar, compelling him to break his fast with a date and water. The 47-year-old, who has been serving in the Islamabad police for 18 years and is currently part of their Dolphin patrolling squad, says he is proud of efficiently discharging his duty, which takes on a different meaning in Ramadan that not only tests his endurance but also his devotion to faith. Ikram's duty schedule remains the same in Ramadan as any other day of the year, with an eight-hour shift varying between 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am. But the fatigue feels different while fasting, he says. 'Indeed, performing our duties during Ramadan feels different,' he told Arab News while on duty in Islamabad's G-6 sector within the remits of the Aabpara police station. 'Nonetheless, it is our responsibility and our profession. We can choose to work with a positive attitude or do it out of obligation, so we try to do it happily.' The capital city police department doesn't provide any formal iftar or sehri meals but offers whatever it can to on-duty staff, according to Ikram. The policemen manage to have quick sehri meals before heading out for duty on most days, and if not, they swing by a government mess or food stalls at the nearby G6 market to munch something quickly. Ikram, who leads a team of three other cops, says the iftar hour is particularly 'unpredictable' as they often break their fast with dates, water and fruit while being caught up in patrolling, chasing suspects or responding to emergency calls. 'If we're on duty during iftar, we have to manage on our own,' he said. 'If there's a station nearby, we go there but there are times, when the Azaan is being called and we're going for some task.' Ikram recalls how he received an emergency call from the police control room about an accident near Zero Point just when he was about to break his fast this month and had to rush to the site to respond to the situation. 'If we are having iftar and we get a call regarding an emergency case or an accident, we have to leave everything and respond to the call,' he explained. 'We also need to report our response time to the control room, letting them know how long it took us to respond after receiving the call.' He said he was able to save a young man's life following that call from the police control room. 'I felt really happy from the bottom of my heart,' he said, reminiscing the moments like this that remind him why he had joined the police force. 'The life of the man was saved due to timely treatment.' For a policeman, being patient is part of the job, particularly in Ramadan, as fatigue and hunger could flare up tempers that hampers their duty, according to the 47-year-old. 'We have to tolerate our anger because it's the public,' he said. 'Our profession and nature of duties are such that anger cannot work here and we have to be patient.' Recalling another incident, he said they were stationed near a traffic signal in the G6 sector when his team signaled two youths riding a bike to stop, but they sped up and were eventually stopped after a long chase. 'We verified and found out that their bike was stolen. That's why they tried to flee,' he said, highlighting that his team calmly handled the situation even though it could have turned tense. Ikram says he is often assigned to the Red Zone, a high-security area housing key government buildings, embassies and key institutions, where the shift runs up to 16 hours even during Ramadan, but he accepts it as part of his calling. The 47-year-old, whose other family members have also served in police, says he always wanted to contribute to the society's betterment, which was the reason he joined the force. 'If there is an emergency during Ramadan, duty comes first,' he said. 'I took up this profession because firstly, it's all about Rizq (livelihood) — Allah had written our Rizq in this profession. Secondly, it was my personal choice to join the Islamabad police.' Looking back at his years of service, Ikram says he finds fulfillment in small yet powerful moments. 'Iftar and suhoor are secondary. Duty is our responsibility, and the government pays us for it. So, duty always comes first,' he said as he picked up his radio and moved on with the routine patrol while fasting with an unwavering faith.
