Young man abducted from Islamabad’s F-6, mutilated & murdered, body recovered from Swabi

ISLAMABAD (Muhammad Zahid Khan): In a chilling incident highlighting a surge in violent crime in the federal capital, a young man was abducted from outside his residence in Islamabad’s F-6 sector, brutally tortured, and later murdered, with his body recovered from Swabi.

According to sources, the victim, Farrukh Afzal—his parents’ only son—was lured out of his home in the morning and subsequently abducted at gunpoint by unidentified assailants.

He was allegedly transported to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where he was subjected to severe torture before being shot dead. The bereaved father stated that his son had been called outside by unknown individuals and forcibly taken away.

“Within a few hours, we received the devastating news that his body had been found,” he said.
Well-placed sources indicated that the victim was first tortured and then executed with gunfire. The body was later recovered from Swabi.

The  Inspector General of Islamabad Police visited the victim’s residence, where scenes of grief and anger were witnessed among family members and residents. Eyewitnesses present at the scene question۔

ned the state of security in the capital, noting that a young man had been abducted in broad daylight and later murdered.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered on the complaint of the victim’s family; however, no arrests have been made so far. Initial investigations suggest that the suspects may have links to Swabi.

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The motive behind the killing is reportedly a dispute over a marriage proposal. It has also been alleged that one of the suspects is said to be the son of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a claim currently under investigation by police and intelligence agencies.
The incident has raised serious concerns over the security framework of Islamabad, as questions mount over how armed individuals were able to enter the capital, carry out an abduction, and transport the victim across provincial lines.

Observers note that incidents of murder, theft, and robbery have seen a troubling rise in recent months, prompting growing public criticism of law enforcement’s strategy and performance. Despite the presence of Safe City surveillance systems, citizens continue to face serious threats to their safety.

Residents have urged Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to take immediate notice of the deteriorating law and order situation and to ensure decisive administrative action, including the appointment of strong and effective leadership.

They further stressed that unless a comprehensive crackdown is launched against the possession and display of illegal weapons, such grave incidents will persist.

Citizens have called for urgent measures to strengthen security across the federal capital and to ensure the protection of lives and property.