Asma Rani murder: Pakistan seeks Saudi Interpol’s help to apprehend suspect

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Islamabad, Feb. 1 (TNS): Pakistan seeks Saudi Interpol’s help to apprehend Mujahid Afridi, the main accused in the murder case of medical student Asma Rani, the police confirmed.

The help has been sought by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

The accused had fled the country for Saudi Arabia following the murder of Asma over the refusal of a marriage proposal.

A letter of assistance was sent to the Saudi Interpol on the request of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police today. A spokesperson of the latter confirmed it was in touch with the international law enforcement agency for assistance in apprehending the fugitive.

Earlier, a local court approved the three-day remand of the main accused’s accomplice and brother, Sadiqullah Afridi.