NAROWAL: Sialkot police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested a proclaimed offender who allegedly kidnapped and murdered his friend four years ago.
District Police Sialkot spokesperson Khurram Shahzad said on Aug 29, 2022, the body of 20-yearold Shan was found in a rainwater drain in the Bogarha area falling within the jurisdiction of Hajipura police station. The victim had been shot dead by an unidentified assailant.
He said during an ongoing crackdown on proclaimed offenders wanted in serious criminal cases, carried out on the directions of DPO Sialkot retired Capt Dost Muhammad, Hajipura police traced and arrested Afzal, who had been absconding for four years in the murder case.
According to the spokesperson, investigation revealed that Shan had allegedly been kidnapped by his friend Afzal and his accomplices before being shot dead. The suspects allegedly dumped his body near the rainwater drain in an attempt to conceal the crime. He said Afzal went into hiding after theincident and remained wanted by police for four years. After reviewing progress in the case, the DPO assigned ASP City Circle Bushra Aziz the task of arresting the PO.
Under the supervision of the ASP, Hajipura Station House Officer Kashif Butt and a police team traced and arrested Afzal using scientific investigation methods and human intelligence.
Further investigation is under way.
DPO Dost Muhammad announced a certificate of appreciation and a cash reward for the police team.