Sialkot lynching: all suspects arrested

A total of 35 suspects have been arrested. Preliminary investigation underway.


August 28, 2010

All suspects in the Sialkot lynching case of two brother have been arrested.

According to reports, 35 suspects have been arrested. Out of this number, seven are police officials and 28 are residents of the area.

The last people to be arrested were Ali Peter and Sub Inspector Gulzar, while SHO Police Rana Illyas is still at large.

The suspects will not be immediately moved to the Anti-Terrorism Court as Chief Minister Punjab's investigation committee has not yet finalized the necessary documentation. The suspects are to be presented before ATC on August 30.

COMMENTS (5)

Asma | 13 years ago | Reply If we as a Nation succeed in getting the justice then it will only prove to show the role media can play in changing our country for the better. Citizen journalism maybe our only route to salvation!
KM | 13 years ago | Reply Rana Ilyas being at large, endorses his involvement in lynching 100%. Sentence him to death, and he will meet his fate whenever he is caught.
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