Murder case registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code as journalist and 92 News anchor Rabia Ahsan’s funeral arrangements are announced in Rawalpindi.
RAWALPINDI: A murder case has been registered against unknown accused in connection with the killing of journalist and 92 News anchor Rabia Ahsan on the complaint of her brother, Khurram, while her funeral prayers are scheduled to be offered at 11am today at a mosque in Rawalpindi.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered after Khurram submitted an application seeking legal action over his sister’s killing. Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with murder, has been included in the case.
Rabia Ahsan’s postmortem examination was conducted at Teaching Hospital Rawalpindi. Following the completion of medico-legal formalities, her body was handed over to her family and subsequently shifted to her home.
According to the announced funeral arrangements, her Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered at 11am at the Central Jamia Mosque in Gulshan Abad, located on Adiala Road, Rawalpindi.
Family members, relatives, colleagues and others are expected to attend the funeral prayers to offer their final respects to the journalist.
Rabia Ahsan’s death has also left her two young daughters without their mother. The family is facing a difficult time following the loss, particularly as the children come to terms with her death.
The registration of the FIR under Section 302 marks the formal initiation of criminal proceedings in the case. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the killing and the progress of the investigation were not provided in the available information.
The case has been registered on the complaint of the deceased journalist’s brother, while the completion of the postmortem and the transfer of her body to the family have taken place ahead of the funeral.
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