Lahore:Lahore Investigation Police arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted for five years in a murder case registered in 2021, following a targeted operation on the directions of DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza.
The suspects allegedly shot and killed a citizen, Muhammad Ramzan, in 2021 over a dispute involving the failure to disconnect an internet/cable connection, according to the investigation police. They had been absconding since the incident.
The operation was conducted by the investigation team of Shera Kot Police Station, led by Investigation In-charge Abdal Inam, who arrested the two proclaimed offenders with the assistance of professional expertise and human intelligence, said SP Investigation Iqbal Town Hassan Farooq Ghuman.
DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza said the police would ensure that the arrested suspects received exemplary punishment through effective coordination between the police and prosecution. He said the crackdown against proclaimed offenders would continue until those wanted in criminal cases were brought to justice.
Meanwhile, SSP Investigation Muhammad Naveed announced commendatory certificates for the police team in recognition of its performance.