A preliminary post-mortem report has found no evidence of gang rape or torture in the case of 17-year-old student Eshal Fatima, according to a report by local media.
The administration of District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Jhang stated that the initial post-mortem examination did not reveal any signs of sexual assault or physical torture.
Hospital officials further explained that samples collected during the examination have been sent to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) in Lahore for comprehensive forensic analysis to determine the exact cause of death.
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According to the hospital administration, a conclusive opinion regarding the cause of death and other related aspects of the case will only be issued after the forensic report is received.
Meanwhile, police continue to investigate the case from every possible angle.
District Police Officer (DPO) Jhang Sajid Hussain said on Tuesday that authorities are conducting a thorough and careful investigation.
He assured that the inquiry would be carried through to its logical conclusion based on all available evidence, including the final post-mortem findings and forensic reports.
Eshal Fatima Case
Eshal Fatima, a first-year college student, reportedly left her home on June 4 after being contacted through a neighbour and informed that she would be taken to Multan for clothes shopping, according to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by her father.
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When she did not return home, her family attempted to contact her on her mobile phone, but it was found to be switched off. Despite extensive efforts, the family was unable to locate her.
On June 7, Eshal’s family received a phone call informing them that her health had worsened and that she had been admitted to a private hospital. She later succumbed to her injuries at DHQ Hospital after allegedly being kidnapped four days earlier.
Police Arrest Suspects
Later, Jhang police have arrested two suspects, identified as Muhammad Hassan and Umais, while a female facilitator has also been taken into custody. The primary suspect, Khalil-ur-Rehman, had already been arrested and remains in police custody.
According to police officials, the suspects were tracked down in Lahore through the use of modern investigative methods, CCTV footage, and other digital evidence under the supervision of DPO Jhang Sajid Hussain. Authorities have also recovered the vehicle allegedly used in the incident from Jhang.
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Police stated that an FIR concerning the alleged abduction of Eshal Fatima had already been registered at Satellite Town Police Station.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim and the main accused were acquainted with each other. The arrested suspects have claimed that they transported Eshal to a hospital after her condition deteriorated.
DPO Jhang Sajid Hussain reiterated that investigators are examining every aspect of the case in detail and that the investigation will be completed fairly and on merit, taking into account the forensic findings and post-mortem reports.
