The investigation into the murderous attack on salon owner and model Zainab Jamil has made significant headway, with police arresting five suspects involved in the case.
The arrests were confirmed by SP Cantt Owais Shafiq, who revealed details of the suspects’ roles in the attack. One of the key suspects, identified as Zia, provided the motorcycle and weapons used by the shooters.
The investigation revealed that Zainab Jamil’s driver, Adeel, was responsible for informing her husband, Sardar Jamil, about her movements. On the day of the incident, Adeel reported Zainab’s visit to the salon to Sardar Jamil, which led to the execution of the attack.
SP Cantt Owais Shafiq further disclosed that Zia not only supplied the motorcycle and arms, but also transported the shooters to and from the crime scene. The shooters, who came from and belonged to Karachi, flew into Lahore and later returned by road.
The SP further said that teams had left for Karachi to arrest the two shooters.
Sardar Jamil, Zainab’s husband, is currently out on bail until June 30. It has been revealed that Sardar Jamil and Zia had financial transactions amounting to Rs5.5 million.
Zainab Jamil and Sardar Jamil were married in 2017, marking Sardar Jamil’s second marriage. He reportedly objected to Zainab’s career in showbiz, which may have contributed to the motive behind the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the shooters directly involved in the attack. A police team has been dispatched to Karachi to arrest the two individuals who carried out the shooting.
