KARACHI: The investigation into the murder of Sarim, a seven-year-old boy who was found dead in a water tank 11 days after he went missing from North Karachi, has come to standstill as the DNA samples collected from 25 suspects did not match.
According to investigators, the victim’s body was found in a state of decomposition, which compromised the DNA evidence collected from the scene. The degraded DNA has hindered the matching process, making it challenging for investigators to identify the perpetrator.
The police last week have taken four more individuals into custody from the apartment in connection with the case and collected DNA samples from them. The investigation team is now exploring other avenues to crack the case.
Meanwhile, a new team has been formed to investigate a high-profile case in Karachi, comprising an SSP and four SHOs. This team will work alongside the existing investigation team to assist in the inquiry. Their responsibilities will include interviewing all suspects in the case.
Notably, the formation of this new team was done without any prior notification. The team will report directly to the DIG West on a daily basis, ensuring that progress is closely monitored.
