LAHORE: (Web Desk) – A suspect arrested in a cheque dishonour case died at a hospital in Lahore after his health deteriorated in custody, according to a statement issued by the Lahore DIG Investigation’s public relations office on Sunday.
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The suspect, identified as Amjad Bashir, son of Muhammad Bashir, approximately 40 years old, was a proclaimed offender with a previous criminal record, the statement said.
A case involving cheque dishonour had been registered against him at Defence A police station, according to the police.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday night. After his health deteriorated, he was shifted to a hospital through Rescue 1122 at around 6am on Sunday.
According to the police statement, the suspect had a history of heart disease. Doctors confirmed his death at approximately 7:15am.
The medical report attributed his death to cardiac arrest, the statement said.
Police further said that the initial report found no evidence of physical violence against the suspect.
The circumstances surrounding the death may be subject to further examination by the relevant authorities.
