Qandeel Baloch murder: Investigation officer dismissed

MULTAN: The officer investigating the murder of model Qandeel Baloch was dismissed on Tuesday for not submitting the final charge-sheet despite passing of 15 months.

Multan City Police Officer Chaudhry Muhammad Saleem dismissed sub-inspector Noor Akber of Muzzafarabad Police Station in Multan upon failure to submit a charge-sheet of the case in court.

The court had repeatedly ordered Akber to submit a charge-sheet so that the case could proceed further.

Akber had asked for an extension for investigation every time, following which the court had also issued orders for seizing the investigation officer’s salary.

Four investigation officers have been changed in the Qandeel Baloch murder case.

Baloch, who shot to fame for her provocative selfies that polarised Pakistan, was allegedly strangled in July by her brother Muhammad Waseem. 

He said she had brought shame on the family and confessed to his crime in a press conference after his arrest.

Prior to her death, Baloch, whose real name was Fauzia Azeem, spoke of worries about her safety and had appealed to the interior ministry to provide her with security.

Brother confesses to 'honour killing' of Qandeel Baloch

Wasim, who was allegedly involved in her murder was presented before media where he confessed to his crime.

In Facebook posts, Baloch, 26, spoke of trying to change "the typical orthodox mindset" of people in Pakistan. 

She faced frequent abuse and death threats but continued to post provocative pictures and videos.

The so-called 'honour-killing' had sent shockwaves across the country and triggered an outpouring of grief on social media for Baloch.