Incident Overview:
Police have apprehended Rehmat, son of Haji Abdul Qayyum, in connection with a high-profile robbery and double homicide that occurred in the Metroville area of Karachi.
Arrest Details:
- Date of Arrest: The suspect was apprehended during a raid conducted on the basis of a tip-off.
- Location of Arrest: Pak Colony area, Karachi.
- Items Recovered:
- A pistol
- Rs500,000 in cash
Background of the Crime:
- Date of Robbery: April 8, 2024
- Location: Metroville area, Karachi
- Victims:
- Sher Alam: A cashier at a poultry farm
- Zaki: Sher Alam’s companion
- Amount Stolen: Rs13.5 million
- Details of the Crime:
- During the robbery, Rehmat and his accomplice, Abdur Rauf, fatally shot Sher Alam and Zaki.
- The duo managed to escape with the stolen money.
Fate of the Accomplice:
- Abdur Rauf:
- The companion of Rehmat
- Killed in a police encounter on Saturday, which occurred after a separate investigation into the robbery.
Suspect’s Statements:
- Escape Route:
- After committing the robbery, Rehmat and Rauf traveled to Quetta by bus.
- Rauf subsequently fled to Afghanistan.
Initial Interrogation:
- During the initial questioning, Rehmat disclosed the escape route taken by him and his accomplice after the robbery.
This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the robbery, with police continuing to gather evidence and details regarding the suspects’ activities and movements.
