The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a Civil Service of Pakistan (CSP) officer in Islamabad over allegations of harassing and threatening a female Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

According to media reports, authorities registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and Section 109 following the female ASP’s complaint about harassment, threats and character assassination on social media.

The complaint alleges that two individuals targeted the female officer online and sent threatening messages to her family.

Media reports identified the second individual named in the case as Wajahat. Both individuals were reportedly posted in Islamabad.

The NCCIA arrested one of the suspects, while the investigation into the allegations continues.