Police widen probe into inspector's killing

KARACHI:

Police have expanded the investigation into the murder of Inspector Javed Abro to various parts of interior Sindh, suspecting the involvement of a criminal gang. Investigators have launched a search for two suspects Mehboob and Manthar.

According to the sources, Mehboob and Manthar were also allegedly involved in the murder of Javed Abro's brother. Fayyaz alias Akbar, a member of the Narejo gang, was killed by the police officer's brother, prompting investigators to include the previous murder case in the current investigation.

Investigators said most members of the suspected gang were believed to be hiding in different cities across Sindh. Police have completed the geofencing of the crime scene, while the process of geospatially mapping the possible escape routes used by the attackers is also under way. Investigators are examining various aspects of the murder to identify and apprehend those responsible, while closely scrutinising the possible involvement of gang members hiding in interior Sindh.