Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : ATTOCK: Two suspects who had managed to escape after abducting and killing a mobile phone dealer on Friday have been apprehended by the police. The suspects were remanded from the court after their arrest. Lal Muhammad, a resident of Hasan Abdal, filed a First Information Report (FIR) stating that he and his father were engaged in the mobile phone business at Jallo Stop. On August 5, when Lal Muhammad reached the shop, he was shocked to find it closed. Despite repeatedly calling his father’s mobile number, there was no response.
Distressed and concerned, Lal Muhammad was informed by a citizen named Muhammad Imran about a body found in a nearby plot. Upon investigation, Lal Muhammad tragically discovered his father’s lifeless body, bearing injuries on the head and face. The police swiftly registered a murder case and launched a thorough investigation into this heinous crime.
DPO Dr Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan took immediate action and formed a team to solve the blind murder case. The team, led by DSP Hasan Abdal Malik Iftikhar Ahmed, included SHO Saddar Hasan Abdal Police Station Gulfaraz Ahmed, Investigation Officer Sub-Inspector Zulfikar Ahmed, and other dedicated police officers. Combining modern scientific techniques and their professional skills, the team successfully traced and arrested the two murderers, identified as Arsalan Khan from Mardan and Kumail Khan from Nowshera.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the motive behind the abduction was robbery. The killers had snatched Rs200,000 from the victim before brutally ending his life and disposing of his body in water. Fortunately, the police managed to recover the stolen amount and the murder weapon, an iron rod, from the arrested perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing as the police continue to gather evidence and build a solid case.
The arrest of these suspects brings a sense of relief to the grieving family and the community at large. It serves as a reminder that the law enforcement agencies are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizens. The swift action and successful investigation are a testament to the professionalism and dedication of the police force.
The culprits will now face the full force of the law, and justice will be sought for the heinous crime they have committed. The arrest of these murderers will send a strong message to potential criminals that they cannot escape the long arm of the law. The community can now begin to heal, knowing that those responsible for this tragic incident have been brought to justice.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 2nd, 2023.