Interpol helps net murder suspect

A proclaimed offender in a murder case has been arrested from Dubai with the assistance of Interpol, police said on Friday. According to a spokesperson, the accused, Irfan, had allegedly killed Ziaullah in 2022 over a personal enmity and subsequently fled abroad. He was traced to Dubai and arrested with the assistance of Interpol, the spokesperson added.

Sargodha Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Akhtar Sukhera said red notices had so far been issued against 141 accused persons, of whom 38 had been brought before local courts.

He said the police were in contact with relevant federal and international institutions for the repatriation of 27 accused persons currently abroad.