The girl’s body was found in the bushes of Manora; Police say CCTV footage helped identify suspect
Police on Thursday killed a man suspected of kidnapping and murdering a six-year-old girl during an alleged altercation in Karachi’s Jackson area.
The girl, identified as a resident of Baba Bhit Island, had gone missing a day ago. His body was found in the bushes near Kachhi Line in Manora today.
According to police, investigators obtained CCTV footage from several locations during the investigation into the kidnapping and murder. The footage reportedly showed the suspect wearing a red cap, black and white shirt and blue jeans while carrying a bag over his shoulder at the pier.
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Police said the footage also showed him boarding a speedboat with the bag, which allegedly contained the girl’s body.
Jackson Station House Officer (SHO) Inayatullah Marwat said the suspect was identified through CCTV footage, after which police launched a search operation.
He said police later received information from intelligence sources that a man matching the suspect’s description was present near Mubarak Masjid Street along the waterfront. A team of police arrived at the scene, where the suspect allegedly opened fire after seeing the officers.
Police returned fire, seriously injuring the suspect, who later died. A weapon was recovered from his possession, according to the SHO.
He added that a team had been summoned by the crime scene unit to collect evidence before taking the body to the Karachi Civil Hospital for legal formalities.
SHO Marwat said a separate case had been registered regarding the alleged encounter, while court and forensic proceedings were underway.
The investigation into the abduction and murder of the girl is continuing in the light of available CCTV footage and forensic, forensic, technical and other evidence, he added.
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Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar praised the Keamari police for making progress in the investigation and killing the fleeing suspect during the alleged police encounter.
According to a spokesperson, the Interior Minister commended Keamari Senior Superintendent of Police Singhar Ali Malik and his team for their efforts.
Lanjar said crimes against innocent children were highly reprehensible and ordered authorities to use all available resources to bring those responsible to justice in accordance with the law.
He also ordered investigators to carry out the substantive investigation by examining all available evidence, including CCTV footage, forensic findings, forensic evidence, technical data and other materials.
The interior minister said the possible involvement and role of the deceased suspect in the kidnapping and murder case should be determined based on concrete evidence.
