Triple murder suspects killed in Bhara Kahu shootout

RAWALPINDI: The man, suspected to be involved in a triple murder case, along with his accomplice was killed during an exchange of fire with Murree police in the of Bhara Kahu area, police said on Friday.

A police spokesperson said that the Murree police had received a tip-off that the suspect, identified as Fazal Raheem and his accomplice Baqar were hiding out in the area. The suspects are believed to have fled from the court premises during the hearing of the murder case two days ago.

Based on the information, the Murree police raided their suspected hideout.

Upon seeing the officers, the police spokesperson said that the suspects allegedly fired at the police. Officers retaliated, killing both suspects.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 14^th, 2020.