Punjab Police and Interpol's joint operation: Another Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder case extradited from Abroad

On the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, joint operations by Punjab Police and Interpol are ongoing, resulting in the arrest of another fugitive wanted for attempted murder case from the abroad, who has been transferred to Pakistan. Punjab Police Spokesperson said that Punjab Police arrested fugitive Arsalan Ashraf from South Africa. The fugitive, Arsalan Ashraf, severely injured a citizen with the intent to kill and fled to South Africa. Arsalan Ashraf had been wanted by Wahndo Police Station, Gujranwala, for three years in an attempted murder case. Punjab Police had issued Red Notices for the fugitive from the interpol, and in close coordination with South African Police, arrested the fugitive and transferred him to Pakistan. This marks the second fugitive arrested and transferred to Pakistan from abroad in the first 11 days of this year. Last year, 104 fugitives wanted in serious crimes were arrested and brought back to Pakistan from abroad. IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, commended RPO Gujranwala and the police team for the successful operation. IG Punjab directed that legal proceedings be completed quickly to ensure the culprit receives appropriate punishment. With the assistance of FIA and Interpol, the arrest of more dangerous fugitives from abroad will be ensured.

(Daily Notable)