Two suspects held in Dr Akash murder case

Jamshoro district police on Tuesday arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of 28-year-old Dr Akash Kumar near Teen Talwar in DHA, Karachi, and handed them over to Karachi police for further investigation.

A police official confirmed that the suspects - Ram Chand, a resident of Daharki, and Sagar Kumar from Sukkur - were apprehended while they were travelling along the highway.

According to the official, Karachi police identified the suspects through CCTV footage after Dr Akash was allegedly shot dead outside a private bank on Monday. The two suspects were kept at A-Section Police Station, Jamshoro, before being handed over to Karachi police.

The arrests came after protests by Dr Akash's family, community members and supporters, who blocked the Teen Talwar intersection following the daylight killing and demanded immediate action against those responsible. Protesters had pointed out that the incident was captured by multiple CCTV cameras.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab visited the protesters to offer condolences and express solidarity, assuring them that the suspects would be arrested within 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the last rites of Dr Akash were performed in Karachi on Tuesday. His funeral was held at Royal Residency near Cantt Station, after which his body was taken to a crematorium in Old Golimar, where he was cremated according to Hindu religious traditions.

A large number of doctors, community members, relatives and friends attended the funeral and paid their final respects. Dr Akash was the eldest among five siblings and was unmarried.

Police sources said investigators are continuing efforts to gather further evidence and trace other suspects allegedly involved in the killing.