Women assaulted & looted in F-9 Park following photography dispute

ISLAMABAD: A shocking incident of harassment and robbery came to light in Islamabad’s F-9 Park when a man beat up a woman and her daughters over a misunderstanding regarding photography.

According to the details, the accused, identified as Jamal Nai, allegedly thought that the victims were taking pictures of his family, due to which he tortured them.

The incident took place on February 23, 2025, near McDonald’s in F-9 Park at around 8:00 PM. The complainant, Hajara Malik, was present in the park with her daughters when she was taking pictures. Reports suggest that Jamal Nai misinterpreted their actions towards several people and confronted them aggressively.

Violent assault & robbery

According to the First Information Report (FIR No. 118/25) registered at the Margalla Police Station, the accused stopped the victims’ car using a white Mercedes (registration number 521-BGC) and forcibly approached them.

The complaint states that Jamal and his associates physically harassed the women, pulled their hair, tore their clothes and subjected them to severe torture. During the attack, the assailants snatched the victim’s handbag, which contained PKR 2,000,000 in cash and 10 tolas of gold jewellery worth PKR 2,500,000. The accused also threatened to kill her before fleeing the scene.

The victims immediately reported the incident through the police helpline (15) and later visited the Margalla Police Station to lodge their complaint.

After initial investigation, authorities have registered a case against Jamal Nai and his associates under sections 392, 341, 506-II, 354 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). A case has been registered and a challan has been issued against the accused for prosecution.

The incident has sparked outrage, with many demanding immediate justice against those involved. The brutality of the attack, especially against women in a public place, has raised concerns about the safety of women in Islamabad.

Authorities have assured that a thorough investigation is being conducted into the incident, further legal action will be taken.