The murder case of Dr Mahwish stands solved after police arrested two suspects following what officials described as a technology-based investigation conducted under security constraints.

Unidentified persons had on Feb 22 opened fire and killed Dr Mahwish at around 8 pm near Usman Mosque. Police teams reached the site, sealed the area, collected forensic material and registered a case against the unknown assailants.

In his initial statement, the victim’s husband, Muhammad Hasnain, had told investigators that he had no personal enmity with anyone.

With the case making its way to social media and claims suggesting that the lady doctor was killed for removing a man from a female-only ward of the hospital she worked at, the provincial government took notice of the incident, sought a report and directed authorities to ensure arrests.

The case was then pursued on what police termed modern investigative lines, with multiple angles examined. District Police Officer (DPO) Shehbaz Elahi formed special investigation teams comprising City superintendent of police (SP), investigation SP, headquarters deputy SP (DSP), investigation staff and the station house officer (SHO) of KDA Police Station.

The teams carried out intelligence-based raids at different locations and used technology and human intelligence to trace the suspects. Police said the weapon used in the attack was recovered along with a motorcycle and a rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.

Investigators identified the accused as Hayat Gul and Saif Ali. After coordinated raids across multiple districts, both were arrested from Ghamkol No. 3.

During initial interrogation, police said the suspects confirmed that the killing followed a verbal dispute between Hayat Gul and the doctor.

While further probe is underway, an evidence-based challan will soon be submitted in court.