Waqas Rafique

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Waqas Rafique is a police officer serving as the District Police Officer (DPO) in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He gained attention after leading the investigation into the tragic rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, where he announced the swift arrest of a 19-year-old suspect. Rafique emphasized the importance of thorough investigation techniques, including the use of human intelligence and neighborhood profiling, which allowed police to gather crucial evidence and secure a confession from the suspect, who was reportedly related to the victim. His efforts highlight the ongoing challenges of child safety and crime in the region.

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Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed the incident to Dawn.com.

At least one killed in KP’s Bajaur blast during cricket match: police - Pakistan

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-09-06

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Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed the incident to Dawn.com.

At least one killed in KP’s Bajaur blast amid cricket match: police - Pakistan

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Pakistan· 2025-09-06

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District police officer Waqas Rafique reported on the bomb blast and confirmed there were no casualties.

Bomb goes off outside MNA’s house in Bajaur - Newspaper

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-07-02

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Waqas Rafique is the Bajaur District Police Officer who confirmed the rocket attack on MNA Mubarak Zeb's residence.

No casualties as rocket fired at Bajaur house of PM’s aide Mubarak Zeb - Pakistan

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-06-14

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Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique reported on the IED explosion outside MNA Mubarak Zeb's house.

MNA Mubarak Zeb safe after IED explodes outside his Bajaur residence - Pakistan

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Pakistan· 2025-05-14

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Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed that the explosion targeted a vehicle belonging to Khar police station SHO Rashid Ahmed.

SHO, police unharmed in explosion in KP’s Bajaur area - Pakistan

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-03-27

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Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed that the explosion targeted a vehicle belonging to Khar police station SHO Rashid Ahmed.

SHO, police escape explosion unharmed in KP’s Bajaur area - Pakistan

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-03-27

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Waqas Rafique is the Bajaur District Police Officer who addressed the press conference regarding the investigation of the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl.

Bajaur police arrest suspect in rape, murder of 4-year-old girl - Pakistan

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·

Pakistan· 2025-02-20

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