Talal Chaudhry terms killing ‘tragic incident’, says Naqvi has made key decisions to strengthen security in capital
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Inspector General Islamabad Police Syed Nasir Rizvi during press conderance. SCREENGRAB
Islamabad police chief Syed Nasir Rizvi said on Tuesday that AI technology was used to crack the murder case of businessman Aamir Awan within 24 hours.
Last night, Awan, the owner of a private motor company’s showroom, was shot dead within the limits of Shahzad Town police station. He tried to resist the assailants when they opened fire. Awan was immediately taken to Shifa International Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Earlier in the morning, Islamabad Police took five suspects into custody for investigation in connection with the murder.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, along with State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the inspector general of police said that 17 teams were formed, six locations were geo-fenced and 137 call details were compared as part of the investigation.
“The feed from 257 cameras was analysed for forensic evidence, and AI technology was used to crack the case. In total, 93 people were interrogated, and a special control room was established to manage the investigation,” he said.
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He further added that 31 raids were conducted across Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Charsadda, and Mardan to arrest the criminals.
“During these operations, the Mansoor Khan dacoit gang was arrested in Charsadda. This gang, known for committing robberies while wearing bulletproof vests, is an inter-provincial group involved in criminal activities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and Punjab,” he said.
Rizvi mentioned that the gang members were found with a Kalashnikov and other weapons, and two non-Afghan nationals were also among the suspects.
He stated that the murder of the well-known businessman became a national headline, prompting Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to label the investigation as a test case for the Islamabad Police.
Chaudhry termed the killing a “tragic incident” and confirmed that the suspects were arrested within 24 hours of the incident.
He stated that the incident occurred during a robbery attempt late the previous night.
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Chaudhry noted that the nature of crime in Islamabad differed from that in other provinces, as the capital hosted international delegations, diplomats, foreign business figures and citizens from across the country. He mentioned that maintaining law and order in such an environment presented unique challenges.
He added that Naqvi had made key decisions to strengthen security in the capital. As part of these measures, Safe City cameras were fully activated to enhance surveillance and monitoring.
Highlighting institutional challenges, Chaudhry mentioned that the Islamabad Police had long faced resource shortages, including the absence of a forensic laboratory. He assured that steps were being taken to address these issues and improve the police’s investigative capacity.
The minister further explained that Islamabad was being developed into Pakistan’s first fully integrated Safe City, where traffic management and law enforcement would be supported through advanced technologies, including AI.
He emphasised that these initiatives aimed to strengthen public safety and ensure more effective policing in the federal capital.
