Hina Javed murder case: NA committee questions police probe, fresh inquiry promised
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday questioned the police investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, as her family expressed serious dissatisfaction with the handling of the high-profile case.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured the committee that a fresh inquiry would be conducted to address the family’s concerns, adding that a senior Punjab police officer would lead the investigation.
The meeting in Rawalpindi heard a briefing from police officials on the progress of the investigation.
However, the victim’s family challenged the findings presented by investigators, while committee member Agha Rafiullah questioned the police’s handling of the case and demanded a judicial inquiry.
Hina Javed, a 45-year-old, was found dead in the bathroom of her home in Rawalpindi’s Lal Kurti area on August 20, 2026. According to initial police reports, her hands were tied behind her back, and a wire was wrapped around her neck and attached to the bathroom shower.
A post-mortem examination reportedly found a fracture in her neck bone, along with injuries to her ribs and hip. The circumstances of her death prompted police to register a murder case.
Her husband, Faisal, and domestic worker Zeeshan were arrested in connection with the case and subsequently placed on judicial remand. Her father-in-law, Asghar, was also named in the investigation and questioned by police.
The case drew wider attention after the victim’s family raised concerns about the investigation and demanded accountability for all those they believed might have been involved.
Police defend investigation as family raises objections
Rawalpindi Regional Police Officer Babar Sarfraz Alpa told the committee that a transparent investigation had been underway since the first day. He said evidence had been collected from the crime scene and special teams were also examining the case.
The Senior Superintendent of Police (Investigation) told lawmakers that forensic examinations found traces linked to Zeeshan on Hina’s body, clothes and bedsheet, adding that DNA evidence had also matched.
Rafiullah strongly objected to the briefing, questioning how an officer of the SSP’s rank could make such statements. He argued that the investigation had effectively linked the victim to a domestic employee and called for a judicial inquiry into the case.
Additional Inspector General of the Crime Control Department Sohail Zafar Chattha briefed the committee online. He said a special team had visited the crime scene, heard the family’s concerns and questioned the suspects at Adiala Jail.
Chattha said investigators had reviewed various forensic findings and that evidence relating to Zeeshan was part of the case record.
Hina’s sister, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation, saying the family had not received all forensic reports.
She claimed that family members had personally taken 19 pieces of evidence to Lahore and alleged that police initially attempted to portray the incident as a suicide.
Naqvi acknowledged the family’s concerns and assured the committee that a fresh inquiry would be conducted to address them.
Blue passports for parliamentarians
The meeting also discussed the issuance of blue passports to members of parliament.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said the lifetime blue-passport facility for parliamentarians was not being abolished. However, he said several countries had raised concerns over the large-scale issuance of official passports.
According to Chaudhry, the issue could affect Pakistan’s passport ranking and access to visa-free travel facilities.
Rafiullah disagreed with the government’s position and sought clarification on its legal basis.
Chaudhry assured the committee that details of blue passports and the 30,000 passports whose issuance had been curtailed would be presented at the next meeting.