Haqnawaz shinwari
PESHAWAR
Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in the rape of two women in Garhi Mausam Khan area of Rehman Baba police station limits.
Capital City Police said the FIR was registered on Sunday, Sept 6, on the complaint of a local resident. The case was registered under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection Act, police said.
According to police, the complainant alleged that the four suspects subjected his two wives to sexual assault.
Following the registration of the case, SSP Operations Farhan Khan and SSP Investigation constituted special teams under SP Saddar Division to arrest the accused.
“Special investigation teams led by DSP Rehman Baba and SHO Rehman Baba conducted raids and, using technical and scientific evidence, arrested all four suspects within hours,” the police statement said.
Police also recovered a weapon allegedly used in the incident from the arrested men.
The crime scene was examined in detail and forensic evidence was collected and secured for further analysis, officials said.
“The investigation is being conducted on a priority basis. All legal requirements will be completed to ensure exemplary punishment for those involved. There will be no negligence in this case,” SSP Operations Farhan Khan said.
SSP Investigation said the case was being pursued in accordance with the law and that the police were committed to ensuring the safety and protection of women.
Police said further legal action would follow based on the forensic reports and the interrogation of the suspects.
