Another Major Success for Punjab Police: A-Category Fugitive Wanted for 4 Years in Murder case arrested at Airport
This year, the total number of fugitives arrested from foreign countries has reached 61, Punjab Police spokesperson.
Under the direction of Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, the crackdown of the Punjab Police is continue without interruption to arrest the fugitive residing abroad. As part of these ongoing operations, Punjab Police has achieved significant success by arresting a fugitive wanted for murder for 4 years who had fled to Turkey. The fugitive, Shafqat Abbas, was wanted by Gogera Okara Police in a murder case. After committing the crime in 2020, he went into hiding and fled to Turkey. Punjab Police included Shafqat Abbas's details in the passport control list and continued efforts for his arrest. He was apprehended at the airport upon his return from Turkey. Okara Police took Shafqat Abbas into custody, and further legal proceedings are underway. The total number of fugitives arrested from abroad this year has reached 61.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, while commending the police team for the arrest of the A-category fugitive, directed that more fugitives be apprehended in collaboration with the FIA and Interpol. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that the crackdown should be made more effective for the arrests of criminals involved in serious crimes including murder, robbery and kidnapping etc.
(Handout No. 738)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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