Family seeks JIT in Hina Javed murder case

The family of digital designer Hina Javed, who was allegedly brutally murdered, has expressed a lack of confidence in the ongoing investigation and sent a second letter to the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), alleging tampering with evidence and attempts to influence the course of the investigation by the brother of the prime accused. The family has also called for the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to ensure an impartial and transparent investigation into the case. In a three-page letter sent to the NCHR by Hina Javed's brother, Fahad Javed, it was alleged that the brother of prime accused Faisal Asghar was attempting to influence the investigation and tamper with evidence. The letter claimed that evidence had emerged of his continued contact with police and forensic teams. According to the letter, voice notes have also emerged as alleged evidence of interference in the investigation. The family urged the NCHR and the federal government to seek a report on the alleged role of the prime accused's brother and ensure a transparent and impartial investigation. Javed said the family had been forced to approach the NCHR repeatedly because, in its view, the investigation so far had not been conducted impartially. He claimed that there was evidence of attempts by Faisal Asghar's brother to tamper with evidence. The letter further stated that the family had held a detailed meeting with Rawalpindi police officials at Police Lines Headquarters on September 4. DIG Shoaib Khurram from Lahore, Rawalpindi CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera and Operations SSP Tariq Mehboob also attended the meeting. The family raised its concerns with the police officials, claiming that responsibility for the murder was being shifted from the alleged principal accused to the domestic servant. Javed said he believed that Faisal Asghar's brother was playing a key role in attempting to divert the course of the investigation. He further said the family was also in possession of voice notes sent to them by Faisal Asghar's brother. The letter further alleged that Faisal Asghar's brother was actively in contact with the police and attempting to influence the investigation.