Sana Yousaf's 'murderer' remanded to police
A Judicial Magistrate in Islamabad on Monday granted a four-day physical remand for the accused, Omar Hayat, in the murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf.
The court also ordered a medical examination of the accused and directed the police to submit the report at the next hearing.
The Islamabad police presented the suspect before Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Hafeez following an identification parade. According to the prosecution, the accused had been identified by two specific individualsthe victim's mother and paternal aunt.
The police requested a seven-day remand to recover the mobile phone and vehicle allegedly used in the crime.
However, the court approved a four-day remand instead. During the hearing, the accused informed the court that he had already handed over his mobile phone to the police. He also requested a medical examination and stated that he currently has no contact with his family and is uncertain about hiring legal representation.
The court accepted his request for a medical examination and directed the police to produce him again on June 20, along with a medical report and updates on the investigation.
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