PO arrested on his return from abroad

LAHORE:A dangerous proclaimed offender involved in a case of murder was arrested on his return from Saudi Arabia at the airport on Monday. This year, the total number of proclaimed offenders arrested from foreign countries has reached 130.

According to the details, the proclaimed offender Mustansar Hussain had killed a citizen in Dolat Nagar police station in Gujrat in 2016. Punjab Police issued red notice from Interpol and continued follow-up for his arrest. After being arrested, the accused was handed over to the Gujrat Police for further legal action.

IG Punjab while congratulating the police team for the arrest of the A category dangerous proclaimed offender said that the legal process should be completed soon and the culprit should be punished. He said that the crackdown should be intensified against POs involved in serious crimes, information sharing should be done with FIA, Interpol and other agencies.