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On the run: Police arrest alleged murderer after six years

According to details, the suspect remained at large for six years

Our Correspondent October 17, 2016 Less than a minute read

According to details, the suspect remained at large for six years. PHOTO: EXPRESS

HARIPUR: An absconding killer, allegedly involved in the murder of five members of his in- laws family, six years back was arrested by the police on Sunday.

The court has also granted two day physical remand of the accused on Monday.

The accused identified as Tahir Gul, son of Gul Rehman, resident of Mohallah New Qaziyan, gunned down his father-in-law, mother-in -law, sister-in-law and two brother-in-laws after a marital dispute some six years back. Gul had divorced his wife a week before committing the crime.

According to details, the suspect remained at large for six years. However the police arrested him two days back after receiving an intelligence tip-off that he has returned home.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 18^th, 2016.