A former police officer, Rehan Khan, kidnapped, tortured and extorted money from a Pakistani businessman based in the UAE, according to the victim, Sajjad Ahmed. He claimed Rehan and his accomplices stopped him in Rawalpindi, took him away by force, and stole his money and valuables.
Ahmed said he was returning to his residence when a group of men intercepted his vehicle near Lake View Junction. Rehan, dressed in a police uniform, was with three others in plain clothes. They pretended to check his documents, verified his paperwork and weapon licence, but still forced him into a car and started beating him.
The men took Ahmed to a two-storey house, where the torture continued. He told the police that Rehan made him transfer Rs 50,000 to his account and took Rs 70,000 in cash. They also stole 4,500 dirhams, a MacBook, perfumes, a 30-bore pistol with its licence, gift boxes, and the original vehicle registration documents. After robbing him, they left him at the same location and threatened him.
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Ahmed immediately reported the crime. Rawalpindi CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani ordered swift legal action, leading Rawat police to register a case against Rehan and four accomplices for robbery, illegal confinement, and impersonating a public servant.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Rehan lost his job three months ago due to prolonged absenteeism and no longer had any ties to the department. He assured him that the police were investigating and would arrest the suspects soon.
Despite these claims, Ahmed remains frustrated. He said Rehan’s phone numbers are still active, and he keeps pressuring him to “settle” the matter. He questioned why the police officer had not arrested Rehan yet.
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