By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested a man accused of killing his wife and nine-year-old daughter and seriously injuring his father-in-law in the Raiwind area.
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According to a police spokesperson, the suspect allegedly opened fire on his family following domestic disputes, killing his wife, identified as Nazia Bibi, and their nine-year-old daughter, Ayesha. He also critically injured his father-in-law, Maqbool, before fleeing the scene.
DIG Investigation Lahore Syed Zeeshan Raza had taken notice of the double murder and directed police to arrest the suspect.
Following the directions, a special team was formed under the supervision of SP Investigation Sadar Hassan Farooq Ghumman to trace and apprehend the accused.
The Investigation Officer of Raiwind Police Station, along with his team, conducted an operation and arrested the suspect. Police said the arrest was made with the assistance of CCTV footage and human intelligence.
The murder weapon has also been recovered from the suspect, according to the police statement.
DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza said the suspect was now in police custody and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive challan to ensure that he receives punishment in accordance with the law.
He said those involved in the killing of women and children did not deserve any leniency.
The DIG also announced commendation certificates for the police team in recognition of its efforts in arresting the suspect.
