Six suspects held in Khuzdar murder case
QUETTA: Police have arrested six suspects and recovered a large quantity of illegal arms and ammunition, drugs and two vehicles during raids in different areas of Anjira in Khuzdar district in connection with the murder of Asma Jattak’s father. According to police officials, the raids were conducted on information provided by a sensitive security agency as part of an investigation into the murder…
QUETTA, August 30th, 2026 - Police in Pakistan have made significant arrests and seizures in connection with the murder of Asma Jattak's father, according to DIG Kalat Range Wazir Khan Nasar. Six suspects were apprehended and a substantial quantity of illegal weapons and ammunition, narcotics, and two vehicles were recovered during raids in various areas of Anjira, Khuzdar district. The operations were initiated based on information received from a sensitive security agency, aimed at unraveling the murder case.
DIG Nasar informed the media that the arrested individuals are currently undergoing interrogation to ascertain their potential involvement in the murder and other criminal activities. He emphasized that all legal procedures are being adhered to, ensuring a fair process to bring the case to a satisfactory resolution. However, the key suspect in the case, Zahoor Jamaldini, remains at large, prompting intensified efforts by law enforcement to apprehend him.
Additionally, police are compiling records of any prior convictions the suspect may have to strengthen the ongoing investigation.
Despite the significant breakthroughs, the situation remains fluid, with the main suspect still evading capture. The police are diligently working to close all leads and ensure justice is served.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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