A special investigation team led by Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) Additional Inspector General Sohail Zafar Chattha has launched a fresh probe into the murder of Hina Javed, reviewing forensic evidence and examining whether any investigative lapses or overlooked clues affected the case.

The investigation follows special directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The team has received the victim’s DNA report and is reviewing the evidence collected so far, alongside the steps taken by police during the initial investigation.

Chattha arrived in Rawalpindi with the special team and inspected the apartment in the Lal Kurti area where Hina was allegedly tortured and murdered on August 20.

Rawalpindi City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, Investigation SSP Saifullah, other senior police officials and the case’s investigation officer were........

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