Police say the accused couple confessed to the killing and the pistol used in the crime has been recovered
Nowshera: Police in Nowshera Kalan have arrested a husband and wife accused of killing a landlord during a dispute over vacating a house in the Shla Khel area, officials said.
According to police, the incident occurred shortly before Iftar when the victim, Arshad Maqsood, was arguing with tenant Nosherwan, a resident of Nasta district Charsadda, regarding vacating the property. During the heated exchange, the suspect allegedly asked his wife to bring a pistol.
Police said the woman brought the weapon, after which the accused opened fire in front of witnesses, fatally shooting Arshad Maqsood on the spot.
Following the complaint filed by the victim’s wife, police registered a case and launched an investigation.
District Police Officer Ahmad Shah formed a special team under SDPO Risalpur Jawad Khan, including SHO Faisal Khan and Inspector Tilawat Shah, to ensure the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the weapon.
Using modern investigative techniques, the police team tracked down and arrested the accused couple. During interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to the crime, and the pistol used in the murder was recovered on their identification.
Police said further investigation into the case is ongoing.
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