The main accused in Zainab rape and murder case, Imran Ali, has confessed to raping and killing other minor girls in Kasur.
According to local media reports, Imran has revealed the detail of locations and dumping sites of the victims. The suspect has further confessed to how he used to lure the victims into his trap. Following Imran's confession, his defence counsel has announced to withdraw from representing him.
Other than Zainab, Imran has confessed to murdering and raping the girls last year, including Ayesha Asif, whose body was found on January 7, Iman Fatima, who was found dead on February 24, Noor Fatima, found dead on April 11 and Laiba Saleem, who was found on July 8. All the girls were seven years old.
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Meanwhile, the court has recorded the statements of 33 prosecution witnesses so far. Imran was arrested on January 23 when his DNA matched with samples taken from Zainab’s body.
On Monday, ATC Judge Sajjad Ahmad indicted Imran during proceedings inside Kot Lakhpat jail, Lahore. On February 10, the Supreme Court directed the officials to conclude the investigation and announce their verdict within seven days. The officials are likely to submit their verdict this week.
The minor girl was raped and murdered after being abducted on January 4. Her body was found at a garbage dump site, five days after she went missing.