A man wanted in connection with the rape and murder of his 12-year-old niece in Rawalpindi was killed in an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD), officials said.
The girl’s body was found at the suspect’s house on October 8 in Dhoke Najju, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Rawalpindi, according to CCD officials.
The suspect, identified as Mumraiz Khan – the girl’s maternal uncle- was wanted on charges of kidnapping, rape and murder, officials added.
The CCD also said that CCTV footage showing the suspect with the girl had been found.
Meanwhile, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested a young man in Islamabad for allegedly threatening to kill a woman and registered a case against him.
The agency said that the case involved the use of artificial intelligence and digital communication platforms. The suspect allegedly attempted to obtain information and ideas about methods of killing, the NCCIA added.
The agency stressed the importance of using artificial intelligence tools and digital platforms responsibly
