ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq was shot dead while trying to rescue a woman near Shaheen Chowk on Ninth Avenue in the jurisdiction of Margalla Police Station.
According to initial reports, Group Captain Asim was passing through Ninth Avenue when he noticed a woman who had dismounted a motorcycle while the rider was allegedly pulling her by the hand.
Acting as a responsible citizen, he turned back and stopped near the motorcycle, prompting the woman to run to the other side of his vehicle. During the confrontation, the alleged suspect, identified as Saad, exchanged harsh words with the officer before opening fire on him.
Group Captain Asim later succumbed to his injuries, while the suspect fled the scene.
Police sources said the woman stated that the suspect was her colleague who had offered to take her to work but allegedly changed the route and attempted to take her elsewhere, leading to a struggle. Group Captain Asim intervened in time and ensured her safety.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting operations to arrest the suspect. Group Captain Asim is survived by his widow, a daughter and a son.
His sacrifice has been widely acknowledged across the country, with national and social media remembering him as a courageous officer who gave his life to protect a woman
