Partner held for trader's murder

RAWALPINDI:

Police have arrested a man accused of killing his business partner over a partnership dispute in Ratta Amral.

According to police, the suspect allegedly killed his business partner, Talib Hussain, by striking him on the head with a brick last week in an attempt to take sole possession of their tuck shop.

A police spokesperson said the suspect was taken into custody during the investigation, where he allegedly confessed to the murder.

The investigation was expanded based on the suspect's statement and other available evidence. Police said the accused would be presented before a court after the completion of the challan with supporting evidence.