Proclaimed Offender Held in Nishatabad Woman's Murder Case

Key Points

Nishatabad police have arrested proclaimed offender Sharjeel, wanted for two years in a murder case
He allegedly shot dead Madiha and injured Intizar and Fouzia over a grudge
Millat Town police separately arrested Sarwat for defrauding a citizen through a marriage advertisement

FAISALABAD: Nishatabad police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted for two years in a murder case in which a woman was shot dead and two people were injured over a grudge, police said on Friday.

SHO Nishatabad Sajid Mahmood arrested the accused, Sharjeel, who had been declared a proclaimed offender in case FIR 112/24, registered at Nishatabad police station in January 2024.

According to police, Sharjeel, along with his accomplices, had opened fire two years ago after a heated argument turned into a grudge, killing Madiha and injuring Intizar and Fouzia.

Police said further legal proceedings against the arrested accused had been initiated, adding that those involved in heinous crimes could not escape the grip of the law.

The city police officer said the arrested accused would be punished in accordance with the law.

Faisalabad Police Arrest Proclaimed Offenders and Robbers

Man Held for Marriage-Ad Fraud in Millat Town

In a separate action, Millat Town police arrested an accused, Sarwat, who had allegedly defrauded a citizen in the name of arranging a marriage, police said.

According to police, the accused contacted Muhammad Heera, who had responded to a marriage advertisement, sent him a girl’s photograph and called him for a meeting.

He allegedly took cash, an ATM card and other belongings from the citizen through deception, police said, adding that further legal action against the arrested accused had been started.

The city police officer said those who robbed citizens through fraud and deception deserved no leniency.