PO wanted in murder case arrested from abroad

By Our Correspondent
February 02, 2024

LAHORE : Police have arrested a dangerous proclaimed offender wanted in a murder case.

A representational image of a handcuffed man. — Pexels/File
A representational image of a handcuffed man. — Pexels/File

Accused Muhammad Waqar has been arrested from United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammad Waqar fled abroad after committing the murder incident in Sargodha in 2022. Punjab Police issued a red notice to arrest the proclaimed offender from Interpol and continued to follow up continuously for his arrest. Proclaimed offender Muhammad Waqar was finally arrested and extradited to Pakistan. A total number of proclaimed offenders arrested from abroad this year have reached 6. IG Dr Usman Anwar appreciated the police team for arresting the dangerous proclaimed offender. IG directed that the proclaimed offender should be punished by completing the legal proceedings as soon as possible.

Funds for cops treatment

IGP Dr Usman Anwar has approved the release of more than 11 lakh rupees for the payment of medical expenses to 7 police employees posted in different districts.

Lahore Police Constable Muhammad Atiq was given Rs 05 lakh rupees for the cancer treatment of his son and daughter, Two and a half lakh rupees were released to Obaid Ur Rehman, Assistant of Discipline Branch, for the treatment of breathing disorder of his wife and son. Lahore Police Constable Muhammad Irfan was given 01 lakh 50 thousand rupees for the treatment of his son's leg.

Rawalpindi Head Constable Shahid Saleem was given Rs 01 lakh for his wife's cancer treatment. Retired DSP of Lahore Police Rana Muhammad Shabir Ahmed was given 70 thousand rupees for his son's shoulder operation.

A modern electric bed was approved for Ghazi Mohsin Raza Shah Constable of Rawalpindi police and 22 thousand 685 rupees were given to the sentry worker of Police Training College Chung Asif Ali for treatment.