Faisalabad businessman killed after chasing his stolen car to Jaranwala Road
A Faisalabad businessman was shot dead late on Saturday. He had chased down the carjackers who had driven his vehicle away. In fact, they took it from the valet parking area of the Chenab Club, police said.
Muhammad Rehan Ashraf confronted the suspects near Chak 215-RB on Jaranwala Road. Specifically, his stolen car was caught in slow traffic there. The men allegedly opened fire, striking him in the neck. He died on the way to hospital. Meanwhile, City Police Officer Tanveer Hussain has taken notice of the Faisalabad businessman carjackers incident. He also sought a detailed report.
How the car was taken
According to the FIR, Rehan had gone for a meal with companions Muhammad Ikram and Muhammad Amjad. In fact, the FIR was registered at Civil Lines police station on the complaint of his brother, Muhammad Hassan Ashraf. They went in an Islamabad-registered vehicle. They handed the car to a valet parking attendant before going inside the club.
Subsequently, they began receiving notifications from the vehicle’s tracking system. The notifications showed it being switched on and off. When they went to the parking area to check, both the car and the attendant were missing.
Meanwhile, Hassan said they immediately contacted the tracking company and informed Rescue 15. They then set off in a pickup. In addition, they followed the car’s live location as the company shared it.
Faisalabad businessman carjackers: the fatal confrontation
The tracker led them to a spot near a bank on Jaranwala Road. The spot was close to the power station in Chak 215-RB. Specifically, traffic had slowed there because of overhead bridge construction near a super store.
Spotting his car, Rehan walked up to it. He called out to the men, asking where they were taking his vehicle. The suspects allegedly opened fire. A bullet struck him in the right side of the neck. Finally, he fell to the ground as the assailants fled. They abandoned the vehicle and brandished their weapons, according to the complaint.
Police from Civil Lines and Sadar police stations reached the scene. They came after reports of the carjacking and the shooting. Moreover, they took custody of the body and the vehicle. In addition, they launched an investigation.
CPO takes notice
City Police Officer Tanveer Hussain took notice of the incident. He sought a detailed report from Iqbal Town SP Saeed Ahmed. Separately, Dawn’s print edition reported that the CPO later met the bereaved family. In addition, the CPO assured them the suspects would be arrested at the earliest.
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Who was the victim?
Muhammad Rehan Ashraf, a businessman from Faisalabad.
Where did the carjacking take place?
Outside the Chenab Club in Faisalabad, where the car had been handed over to a valet parking attendant.
How did the family track the stolen car?
They used the vehicle’s tracking system. Its alerts first warned them. They also used live locations shared by the tracking company. The company shared these after they reported the theft to Rescue 15.
What action have police taken?
Police from Civil Lines and Sadar stations reached the scene and opened an investigation. Finally, the city police officer took notice and sought a detailed report from the Iqbal Town SP.
