Heroic Officer's Sacrifice
PAF Group Captain Martyred Saving Woman from Abduction Attempt in Islamabad
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The suspect identified in the case is Saad, described by the woman as a coworker who had offered to drop her at the office but diverted the route instead.
The incident occurred near Shaheen Chowk on Ninth Avenue in Islamabad, within the Margalla Police Station area, near Bahria University and opposite Air University.
Group Captain Asim Tariq is identified as the son of Muhammad Tariq, and his death leaves behind a widow, a son and a daughter.
Authorities launched a citywide search with checkpoints across Islamabad and said they are examining CCTV footage and interviewing eyewitnesses as part of the investigation.
Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq was shot dead in Islamabad on Sunday after stepping in to stop a woman from being abducted near Shaheen Chowk on Ninth Avenue, according to SSB Crack. He died at the scene, leaving behind a widow, a son, and a daughter.
The killing drew an outpouring of grief from officials and the public. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called the act heroic and ordered a detailed report on the incident. Authorities launched a citywide manhunt, setting up checkpoints across Islamabad, as Newsy Today reported.
How the Shooting Unfolded Near Shaheen Chowk
The incident took place in the Margalla Police Station area, opposite Air University and near Bahria University, according to SSB Crack. A woman told police she had accepted a ride to work from a coworker named Saad. Instead of driving to her office, Saad took a different route — raising her alarm.
Group Captain Asim Tariq, son of Muhammad Tariq, spotted the situation and confronted Saad, according to Lokmattimes. Saad opened fire, fatally shooting Tariq, then fled the scene. Tariq was declared dead on the spot. The suspect remains at large.
Citywide Manhunt Launched for Suspect Saad
Police identified the suspect as Saad, described as a coworker of the woman he allegedly tried to abduct. Islamabad police set up checkpoints across the city within hours of the shooting. Officers are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area and interviewing eyewitnesses, SSB Crack reported.
The Islamabad police and the interior ministry are both involved in the investigation. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed personal grief over the loss and pledged a swift resolution. No arrest had been confirmed as of the latest reports.
Tributes Pour In for the Fallen Air Force Officer
Group Captain Tariq was widely praised as a brave protector who gave his life for a stranger. Tributes came from military officials, politicians, and ordinary citizens. Many described his act as the definition of courage and called on authorities to bring the killer to justice quickly.
The Pakistan Air Force has not yet issued a formal statement, but News SSB Crack noted that Tariq's death marks a sobering reminder of rising violence in the capital. His family — a widow, one son, and one daughter — are now mourning a husband and father who died protecting a stranger.
Rising Attacks on Security Personnel Raise Alarm
The killing comes amid a troubling rise in attacks against law enforcement and military personnel in Pakistan's capital, according to Lokmattimes. Islamabad had been seen as one of the country's safer cities, but incidents like this are fueling public concern about urban security.
Authorities have not linked the shooting to any militant group or organized crime network. Police say the motive appears to be personal — Saad wanted to stop the woman from escaping his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and officials say they expect a breakthrough soon.
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