Businessman shot dead at Islamabad farmhouse in suspected robbery bid

-- Attackers flee without valuables, raising suspicions of targeted killing

ISLAMABAD: A prominent businessman, Amir Awan, was shot dead in a brutal firing incident at a farmhouse in Islamabad’s Margalla Town area, police said on Monday.

The unidentified assailants managed to escape from the scene, prompting authorities to widen the scope of the investigation.

According to police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Shahzad Town police station. Initial reports suggested the shooting took place during an alleged robbery.

However, in a surprising development, the attackers did not take any major valuables from the house, raising questions about the true motive behind the crime.

Police and forensic teams reached the site shortly after the incident and collected evidence from the crime scene. CCTV footage from nearby areas has also been obtained to help identify the suspects.

An FIR has been registered on the complaint of the victim’s wife.

According to the report, two armed men held security guards hostage before entering the house and reaching Awan’s room, while three accomplices remained in the courtyard. The suspects snatched weapons, mobile phones, and cash from the guards but did not steal any significant valuables from inside the house.

Law enforcement agencies have launched a search operation to apprehend the suspects, while investigators are also examining the possibility of personal enmity and other motives.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has taken notice of the incident, stating that although overall crime in Islamabad has declined, a thorough investigation will be conducted and facts will be brought to light. He added that similar blind murder cases in the past have been resolved and progress in this case is expected soon.

The incident has once again raised concerns over security in the federal capital, with citizens expressing growing unease. Authorities now face the challenge of solving the case and bringing those responsible to justice.