Lahore, Pakistan — In a significant development, authorities have detained five suspects linked to the assault on Zainib Jamil, a well-known model and beauty salon proprietor, shedding light on a disturbing saga of personal and financial entanglements.
Superintendent Owais Shafiq of the Cantt Police announced that the arrests revealed critical insights into the coordination and execution of the attack, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. Among the arrested is a man identified only as Zia, accused of supplying the motorcycle and the weapons used in the brutal assault.
Further unravelling the plot, investigators disclosed that Adeel, the driver employed by Zainab, played a pivotal role by keeping her estranged husband, Sardar Jamil, informed about her movements. On the day of the assault, Adeel alerted Sardar about Zainab’s visit to her salon, orchestrating the timing of the attack perfectly.
Zainab had previously opened up about the domestic abuse she suffered during her tumultuous marriage, suggesting a motive rooted in personal grievances. Superintendent Shafiq elaborated that Zia not only provided logistical support but also facilitated the assailants’ movement, enabling them to travel from Karachi to Lahore specifically to carry out the attack, and then escape.
The escape route mapped by the criminals saw them returning to Karachi by road, where police efforts to apprehend the remaining culprits, including the two actual shooters, are currently focused. Authorities have dispatched a special team to Karachi to capture them.
Amid these developments, Sardar Jamil remains out on bail until the end of June. Investigations have brought to light substantial financial transactions between him and Zia, totaling around Rs5.5 million. The financial ties potentially underline a premeditated motive linked not just to personal but also financial reasons.
Zainab and Sardar married in 2017, with this being Sardar’s second marriage. Disputes over Zainab’s career choice and her visibility in the public eye as part of the entertainment industry have been a source of contention between the couple, adding layers of complexity to the attack’s motives.
The unfolding case highlights the often perilous intersection of personal relationships and professional life in the public eye, as well as the devastating impact of domestic issues spilling into violence.
As the search for the shooters continues, the law enforcement’s resolve to unearth all elements of this crime underscores their commitment to justice, not just for Zainab but as a stand against domestic violence and criminal conspiracies that leverage personal relationships for harmful ends.