Police Reveal TikToker Link in PTI Leader Abdullah Tahir Murder Case
Police have reported major new disclosures in the murder case of PTI leader Abdullah Tahir, saying investigators have traced an alleged honey-trap link involving a TikToker identified during the probe. The development emerged on Tuesday as authorities continued examining the network suspected of planning and executing the killing.
According to police, the TikToker was identified as Larib and was said to be from Sialkot. Investigators claimed she had been married to the alleged head of the shooters’ gang accused in the case, before obtaining separation and later contracting another marriage.
Police further stated that after separating from her second husband, the woman allegedly re-established contact with the gang leader. Investigators believe this renewed contact became relevant to the murder conspiracy because the gang leader allegedly assigned her a role in approaching the target.
Officials said the first alleged task was to lure Abdullah Tahir himself, and the woman reportedly shared photographs with him. When Abdullah Tahir did not respond, police claimed the plan was changed and she was allegedly instructed to target the victim’s driver instead.
According to the police version, the driver was then allegedly brought into the trap, which helped the accused move ahead with the murder plan. Investigators also claimed that the deal for Abdullah Tahir’s killing was worth more than Rs200 million, adding a significant financial angle to the case.
The revelations have made the case more complex because investigators are now looking not only at the shooters but also at the alleged planning chain behind the attack. Such cases often require police to examine phone records, digital communication, financial transactions and witness statements to establish how the accused were connected.
Abdullah Tahir’s killing had already drawn political and public attention because of his association with PTI and the serious nature of the allegations. The latest details are likely to intensify scrutiny of the investigation, especially over whether the murder was carried out by an organised group rather than an isolated attacker.
The case also highlights the growing role of digital platforms and social media personalities in criminal investigations, where online contact, identity, influence and communication patterns can become central evidence. Police will need to establish each claim through verifiable material before the case can move toward a strong prosecution.
The next stage will depend on whether investigators formally arrest or charge additional suspects linked to the alleged honey-trap plan. Authorities are expected to continue examining the woman’s role, the accused gang leader’s network and the money trail behind the reported murder deal.