Robbery suspect arrested in Rawalpindi after CCTV footage shows assault on girl

RAWALPINDI: Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a suspect identified as Sabeel, who allegedly assaulted and opened fire on a girl returning home, following a review of CCTV footage that captured the incident.

According to police officials, the arrest was made after video footage of the attack went viral on social media, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. The footage reportedly showed the suspect attacking the victim as she was making her way home.

Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect was traced and apprehended with the help of the CCTV recordings. The police further revealed that the suspect had assaulted the girl and fired shots during the robbery attempt.

Authorities have initiated further legal proceedings against the accused. The incident has raised concerns among local residents regarding public safety and the effectiveness of surveillance systems in aiding law enforcement efforts.

Police officials have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens and have urged the public to report any suspicious activity to help prevent such incidents in the future.