A prime suspect, who reportedly appears to look similar to the suspect in the closed circuit television (CCTV) footage, in Zainab murder case has been arrested and handed over to the Kasur authorities, Lahore police officials revealed on Wednesday.

According to local media reports, the arrested suspect has close resemblance with the man in CCTV footage of Zainab murder case. Police further said that the arrested suspect will undergo a DNA test. During initial investigations, the suspect, who said his name is Umar, has allegedly confessed that he raped and murdered the minor girl.

Zainab murder case: Apex court disappointed by Punjab govt, police

The accused has been handed over to the joint investigation team (JIT) for further investigation. Reportedly, the police have cast doubts over the statement recorded by the arrested man and will also carry out a polygraph test to ascertain veracity of his statement.

On Tuesday, Supreme Court of Pakistan expressed disappointment to Punjab government and the police over lack of progress in the case.

Zainab was brutally raped, murdered and dumped in a garbage pile, in a chilling tragedy that sparked nationwide protests and grief.