A police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a citizen inside a car near Sea View, police sources said.
The suspect, identified as Constable Israr, is posted with the Foreign Security Cell and resides at Police Lines in the Civil Lines area. According to the initial investigation, Israr was inside the vehicle in police uniform when the firing took place. He allegedly shot the victim, identified as Hasan, before jumping out of the moving car.
The vehicle continued moving before hitting a footpath and coming to a stop. Police said the suspect fled on foot through an unpaved route and later obtained a lift from a citizen. Investigators also learnt that Israr had previously worked as a security guard for Hasan before joining the police force. Police said the suspect gave contradictory statements during questioning. The pistol allegedly used in the shooting was also recovered from his possession. Further investigation is underway to determine the motive and establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.
