ORAKZAI: The skeleton of a three-year-old girl who, went missing last month, has been discovered in mountains in Orakzai district.
Authorities have arrested four main suspects in connection with the abduction and brutal murder of three-year-old Muqada in Upper Ghalju in a case that has shocked the local community.
The tragic incident came to light on November 19, when Abdul Qayyum, the uncle of the victim, reported the disappearance of his three-year-old niece to Ghalju Police Station. Following the initial report, a formal case was registered under sections 364A/34 of the Pakistan Penal Code after completing preliminary legal procedures.
During the investigation, the body of the young girl was recovered from a remote hilly area in Upper Ghalju. Given the sensitive and serious nature of the crime, a special Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was formed under the direct supervision of Orakzai DPO Shaukat Ali. The team, comprising investigative, technical, and intelligence officers, employed modern scientific methods to gather critical evidence.
Investigations revealed that the main suspect, Zena Gul, had conspired with his accomplice Ihsan to abduct the girl, while Fazal Rehman, alias Roman, was bribed to assist in the crime.
News Published in Express Tribune on December 18th, 2025.
