Constable shot dead by cousin

A man allegedly shot dead his cousin, a police constable, over an enmity and fled the scene.

According to police sources, the suspect, Waseem, cousin of the deceased Constable Sajid Ahir, a resident of Qadirpur Ran, is accused of being involved bootlegging.

The constable had recently reported the matter and seized liquor from the suspect, leading to animosity between them.

Waseem barged into the home of the victim and shot him dead. He fled from the spot after the attack.

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Upon receiving information about the incident, local police arrived at the crime scene and took the body into custody for completing legal formalities before handing it over to the relatives of the deceased.

The officials said Waseem's motive for killing his cousin had apparently stemmed from resentment over his illegal activities being reported to the police.

Constable Sajid was serving at the Alpa police station.

The police said details regarding he case were expected to become clear after the arrest of the suspected murderer.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 7^th, 2024.