
SIT Formed to Re-investigate 19-Year-Old Custodial Death Case
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to re-investigate the custodial death of a Pardhi activist that occurred 19 years ago.
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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to re-investigate the custodial death of a Pardhi activist that occurred 19 years ago.

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth and two others have been booked by a Special Investigation Team over alleged irregularities in the procurement and supply of ghee for Sabarimala.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been ordered by the Supreme Court to probe the alleged custodial death of a man in Gujarat.
The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft of donations for the Ram Temple, following a Supreme Court order. IG Kiran S will lead the new investigation team.

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of a pregnant woman. The court also ordered the Director of Medical Education to constitute a 'Neutral Medical Board' within 24 hours, explicitly excluding doctors who conducted the initial postmortem.

Delhi Police fact-checked reports of a protester's death at Jantar Mantar, confirming she was stable, while the Delhi High Court deemed the incident not isolated and issued a notice for a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe allegations that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's ashram has encroached on land beyond its leased limits.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the Ahmedabad blast and fire incident that resulted in nine fatalities, with the owners of the cracker unit now in custody.

The Punjab Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Badal, who dismissed the action as 'fresh drama by the AAP government'.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its final report regarding the alleged 'secret burials' in Dharmasthala, concluding that the accusations were false.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into donations for the Ayodhya Ram temple has uncovered nine critical lapses in handling procedures, which allegedly facilitated large-scale embezzlement of funds.

Chief Minister Fadnavis has ordered special audits and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged irregularities within Maharashtra's health scheme.
Champat Rai has reportedly sent a letter to the Special Investigation Team (SIT), accusing Anil Mishra of mismanagement.

The BJP and RSS are planning an outreach campaign to address the controversy surrounding donations for the Ram Temple ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. Concurrently, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is scrutinizing an individual in connection with the donation row, specifically regarding the enforcement of frisking norms.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has attributed lapses in the Ram Temple project to negligence and lack of oversight by former trustee Anil Mishra.
A special investigation team is examining over Rs 124 crore spent by the Ram Temple Trust on major events over two years, including Rs 113 crore for the January 2024 consecration ceremony.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested two additional police personnel in connection with the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, bringing the total number of arrests to four.

The wife of the alleged 'mastermind' behind the TET paper leak has been arrested in Patna, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) expands its manhunt. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the examination fraud.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the Maharashtra TET paper leak, while the alleged Bihar kingpin, believed to be behind paper leaks in four states for 25 years, remains at large. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the extensive scam.
The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 exam was postponed just a day before it was scheduled, following an alleged paper leak, leading to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe ordered by the Chief Minister.

An FIR has been lodged against eight individuals, including a close aide of the Trust general secretary, in connection with the Ram temple donation row, days after a preliminary report from the Special Investigation Team.

A warehouse collapse in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of nine people, prompting the arrest of five individuals, including a structural engineer. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the incident.

The Punjab Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued fresh summons to BJP leader Sampla in connection with the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case, warning of action for non-compliance.

Following a fire in Lucknow that claimed 15 lives, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, with a report due in seven days.
Two women, cousins from Jharkhand, were abducted and gang-raped at gunpoint by 13 men in Patna's Mithapur area, prompting the launch of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.

A cine workers body has requested a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Sanchita Ugale case, reaching out to Chief Minister Fadnavis for intervention.

Nripendra Mishra, head of the Ram Temple Committee, lauded the government's promptness in forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the donation controversy, calling it a "significant action."

A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe a donation row related to the Ram Mandir, following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Kolkata Police has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a fire incident at an Alipore government building that destroyed approximately 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) linked to 15 constituencies. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and impact of the blaze.

Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and arrested three individuals in connection with an alleged conversion and assault case involving a woman in Kolkata.
A special investigation team has been dispatched to probe the collapse of an overpass, likely referring to the highway crash incident in Henan.

The Special Investigation Team has filed a 1,500-page chargesheet in the sessions court regarding the TCS Nashik conversion case, naming Danish Ejaz Sheikh, Tausif Bilal Attar, Nida Ejaz Khan, and Matin Majid Patel.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a fresh probe into the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court specifically ordered the SIT to investigate lapses in the initial investigation, potential evidence tampering, and the timeline between the victim's last known activities and cremation.

The Indian Supreme Court has mandated a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged multi-state illegal sale of properties belonging to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi society.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a charge-sheet against Kamal Singh Jamwal, 63, for the attempted assassination of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. Jamwal allegedly fired at Abdullah during a wedding, driven by resentment over Kashmiri migration.
Widespread protests have erupted across Pune district following the rape and murder of a three-year-old child, with relatives and women's groups demanding speedy justice and the death penalty for the accused. A man has been arrested, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the case.

A special investigation team, including women officers, has been constituted by the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to probe the barbaric rape and murder of a minor and address concerns of hospital negligence, following dissatisfaction from the victim's parents.

A chartered accountant has accused Nashik 'godman' Ashok Kharat of an Rs 8.76 crore fraud, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) reportedly registering the complaint and beginning a probe into the alleged financial irregularities.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Kanpur anti-Sikh riots has successfully narrowed down 1,251 cases to 11 and filed chargesheets against 74 accused individuals.

The former chief of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has commented on the persistent issue of alleged paper leaks, stating that 'the system has not kept pace' and explaining why nothing changes. This comes as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has charged 39 individuals for sharing explicit videos linked to former MP Prajwal Revanna, amidst ongoing sexual abuse investigations.

Members of a police special investigation team conducted a search at the road transport department's offices to collect files and evidence related to Takata airbags that failed in recent fatal accidents.

Yogi Adityanath's administration has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murders that occurred at the Badaun HPCL plant.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has approached the Kerala High Court seeking to cancel the bail granted to the tantri (chief priest) in connection with the Sabarimala gold loss case.
A woman, aged about 90, was allegedly raped by four masked men in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, prompting the authorities to launch a probe by a special investigation team (SIT), police said on Saturday.

The Punjab Police has reconstituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case of 328 missing saroops (Sikh holy scriptures).
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has moved the court seeking the cancellation of bail granted to Rahul Mamkootathil.

The special investigation team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh police, which probed the lapses in the conduct of Group-I job recruitment examination during the previous YSR Congress Party government, has…

A special investigation team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh Police has arrested a key accused in connection with an alleged multi-thousand-crore liquor scam that occurred during the previous YSR Congress Party government, following his return from Dubai.
Indian politician Sule has called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged exam irregularities and proposed an all-party meeting to discuss reforms.
Three years after the Manipur riots, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has reportedly completed its probe in only 10% of the cases, indicating slow progress in delivering justice.

India's Supreme Court has ordered the registration of an FIR and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged custodial death of a man in Ahmedabad.

A court in Gujarat has rejected the closure report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the 2021 encounter killing case of a man and his minor son, indicating further investigation is required.
The Supreme Court has ordered a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft of donations for the Ram Temple, emphasizing that the issue should not be politicized. The court will monitor the investigation into what it described as a simple case of crime.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has requested three years of donation records from the BKTC as part of its investigation into the alleged theft of cash from the Badrinath Dham counting room.

Sources indicate that the report from the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding a theft at the Ram Temple is now complete and ready for submission. The SIT was formed by the UP government on June 13 at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The Supreme Court of India has directed the formation of a three-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe allegations of murder against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Madhya Pradesh MLA Arvind Pateriya, involving the driver of a rival Congress candidate.
The Uttarakhand government has ordered action against officials for financial irregularities at the Badrinath temple, following an inquiry that found advance funds were released without proper approval and a Special Investigation Team is probing alleged donation theft.

In the Karnataka bitcoin scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has closed cases against police officers after the prosecution denied sanction for their legal pursuit.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named Avinash Shukla, who was responsible for counting cash offerings at the Ram Temple, as the prime accused in a donation case, according to a preliminary report.

A preliminary report from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) indicates that revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued during the Maha Kumbh festival led to relaxed security norms at a counting center.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found significant supervisory failures in the Ram Temple's donation counting room, with CCTV footage showing staff hiding cash in their clothes. These findings highlight irregularities in the handling of donations.
Akhilesh Yadav has raised questions regarding the Special Investigation Team's probe into an alleged 'theft' of donations for the Ram temple, linking it to a 'Delhi-Lucknow power struggle'.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing irregularities in donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple has been granted a 15-day extension. The investigation is expanding, focusing on aspects like CCTV footage and a fake 'police' raid related to the donation theft.

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra TET paper leak has been arrested in Patna, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) expands its manhunt.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified a pattern of weak supervision and CCTV deficiencies in the handling of funds for the Ram Mandir. Police suspect that the alleged embezzlement of donations may not be an isolated incident.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) successfully tracked down individuals accused of theft of Ram temple donations by utilizing hidden cameras and CCTV footage.

The Calcutta High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the CBI in the RG Kar case. The court questioned the thoroughness of the probe, asking, 'Who tied the hands of CBI?'

AAP MP Sanjay Singh announced he will submit documents to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations of 'theft' in the Ram temple donation row.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has commenced its investigation into the Aliganj fire, inspecting the affected building for potential lapses and meeting with victims. The probe aims to determine the cause and accountability for the incident.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is expected to submit its initial probe report on the alleged irregularities in Ram Temple land deal funds to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath today. The investigation has drawn criticism, with questions raised about the lack of a First Information Report (FIR).
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has commenced forensic testing in the Dharmasthala mass burials probe, involving DNA comparisons of skeletal remains with samples from families of 17 missing persons.

An embezzlement row has led to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioning individuals linked to the management of the Ram Mandir, with the process of handling donations now under scrutiny.

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged disappearance of donation funds for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, following a request from the temple trust.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is set to collect additional samples from artefacts at the Sabarimala temple as part of its ongoing investigation into the reported loss of gold.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former RCom executives Doshi and Seth in connection with the ADAG case. The duo, along with Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, who is already in judicial custody, were identified as core leaders in the case handled by a special investigation team.

Telangana CID's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has busted an interstate illegal Dafabet betting racket, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals and uncovering a complex network of mule bank accounts.
In the Twisha Sharma case, prime accused Samarth Singh cited abortion distress and a Rs 7 lakh claim, but the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has flagged inconsistencies in his statements and attempts to mislead police.

The West Bengal Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) made a wrong arrest in the murder case of CM Suvendu's aide, with the CBI later correcting the error regarding the arrest of Raj Singh.
The Chief Minister of Kerala has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe attacks on Congress workers that occurred in 2023 during the Left regime. The incidents involved Congress workers being assaulted for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Revanth Reddy has instructed the Director General of Police to form special investigation teams for a POCSO case involving a minister's son.

A special investigation team in the Netherlands has arrested 41 individuals in the past two months who still had outstanding prison sentences, collectively amounting to 38 years.

Police in Kolhapur, India, are investigating the alleged sexual exploitation of two women, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) having been formed to handle the case.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe 49 housing projects in Nashik, India, suspected of breaching the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota.

Kharat's remand has been extended as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues to delve into coded contacts and possible accomplices in the ongoing case.

The Indian Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three women IPS officers to probe the rape case of a 4-year-old in Gurugram, criticizing the insensitive and reckless investigation methods.
The Karnataka government has announced a six-point reform plan to overhaul the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), while the BJP has sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged malpractices.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the double murder case that occurred at an HPCL plant in Badaun, India.

A seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted by Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti to investigate the assassination attempt on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, citing the case's seriousness and sensitivity.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has accused a department led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of corruption, describing it as the 'tip of the iceberg' and demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.

The Bombay High Court has instructed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to cease entertaining complaints from strangers regarding Shalarth and appointment issues concerning teachers, citing the risk of depression among educators.
The Portuguese government's proposed criminal policy law for 2025/27 includes new terms like 'zones with social impact criminality' and aims for the Attorney General's office to create a special investigation team for illegal immigration crimes.

The Tantri was arrested by the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities related to gold-plated encasings at the temple.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has uncovered irregularities in the 2018 Andhra Pradesh Group-I examination.

The BJP has denied any involvement in the Ram Temple donation row, stating that no party worker has been named by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the allegations.
The Indian Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations from the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The court also requested a status report from the SIT within two weeks.

A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the mysterious death of a top police official in Tripura, with weekly progress reports mandated.

A senior police officer in Kerala, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), has been suspended following findings by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of alleged interference in the probe into an attack on the Youth Congress.

A special investigation team (SIT) has been ordered by the state government to examine allegations of encroachment upon government land against the Art of Living Foundation and its associated entities.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has completed its final report on the alleged 'theft' of donations for the Ram Temple, which also includes recommendations for reform.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of a youth in Doda, following protests and a shutdown in the area.

An investigation into the alleged theft of donations for the Ram temple has revealed findings by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), including important documents, two cars, and stock market connections, with searches conducted at locations linked to the accused.

The Supreme Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of the driver of a former Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA.

Parents involved in a child sexual assault case in Gurgaon have challenged the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in court.

Police have questioned three main accused—Lavkush Mishra, Anukalp Mishra, and Karunesh Pandey—in the Ram Temple donation irregularities case, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) planning to visit Ayodhya.

Today's premium reads from Indian Express cover a range of topics including a mistaken identity case in Glasgow, the ongoing election battle in Punjab, and a Special Investigation Team probe into the Ram Temple.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified Avinash Shukla as the primary accused in the alleged theft of donations from the Ayodhya Ram Temple, with a preliminary report indicating embezzlement over forty days.
A preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) details alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Temple, indicating that former trustee Anil Mishra's oversight failure enabled suspects to pilfer funds.

The article explores the broader implications of the Special Investigation Team's summons issued to Vijay Sampla, suggesting its significance extends beyond the 2015 sacrilege probe.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found evidence of a conspiracy involving temple officials in the misappropriation of gold at Sabarimala, through fraudulent re-plating of guardian idols.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has launched a nationwide hunt for the alleged mastermind behind the TET paper leak, expanding its probe across four states.

Andhra Pradesh's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has detained Suresh, an aide linked to the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna, as the investigation expands and the family seeks CBI oversight.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating alleged thefts from donation boxes at Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple has made eight arrests and recovered over ₹79 lakh, with CCTV footage reportedly showing an accused repeatedly stealing cash.
The Maharashtra Assembly has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder case of a fiancée at Lohagad fort in Pune, as the victim's mother calls for justice.

A Special Investigation Team probe confirmed that Gade Sai Krishna, 25, died in police custody after alleged illegal detention, with evidence suggesting suppression and missing footage.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted its preliminary report regarding the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The report has been presented to the Uttar Pradesh government.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued summons to Sampla and two retired IAS officers in connection with the 2015 Faridkot cases.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing alleged fund theft at the Ram Mandir, with details emerging about the counting process involving 35 donation boxes and two shifts.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has commenced its probe into the Ram Temple donation controversy, as the political storm surrounding the issue continues to escalate.
The Uttar Pradesh government has established a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds donated for the construction of the Ram Temple.

Karnataka's home minister stated that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will respond to court queries regarding new claims in the Dharmasthala case. Allegations of conspiracy and fund misuse have emerged in connection with the case.

A former sanitation worker has raised concerns about the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) delay in concluding the probe into the Dharmasthala secret burials case. The ongoing investigation has faced scrutiny regarding its progress.
The West Bengal government has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and money laundering probe into alleged fake accounts in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, with approximately 30 lakh fraudulent accounts identified.
An advocate in Hyderabad, known for fighting waqf property encroachment cases, died after being fatally run over by an SUV outside his home. His son alleges two city educationists are behind the murder, citing previous threats and attacks, prompting police to form special investigation teams.

The Calcutta High Court has formed a new CBI Special Investigation Team to probe the 2024 RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, requesting a report by June 25 amidst allegations of a cover-up.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has alleged that an Indian guru, Kharat, exploited women sexually by claiming divine powers and instilling fear of death. The investigation details the methods used for the alleged exploitation.
Rupali Chakankar, former chairperson of the state women's commission, was questioned for six hours by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT is probing allegations against jailed astrologer Ashok Kharat and focused on Chakankar's association with Kharat and his trust.

Mumbai police have established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a racket involved in supplying fake birth certificates to illegal foreign nationals.

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to form a Special Investigation Team to probe the rape and murder of a four-year-old in Ghaziabad.
A special investigation team is probing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious practices, including eating beef, at a Nashik IT firm, leading to seven arrests including an HR official.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has expressed shock over the acquittal in the Sandeep Gadoli encounter case, stating they had strong evidence against the Haryana police officers involved.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is awaiting custody of the accused in the Moinabad drugs case, with phone data analysis expected to commence soon.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a charge-sheet against 39 individuals for circulating explicit content related to the Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case, with police tracing purchases of 70 pendrives used for distribution.

The family of the man killed on Holi in Uttam Nagar has expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation and is demanding that the case be transferred to the CBI or a Special Investigation Team (SIT), following earlier reports of misleading videos and social media rumors surrounding the murder.

Krishna Byre Gowda announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) tasked with demarcating forest and revenue land.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe alleged irregularities in land acquisition processes in Nandurbar. The investigation aims to uncover any illicit practices related to the acquisition of land.
ED is looking at the Special Investigation Team’s alleged findings related to the Tantri’s financial transactions

Nagpur police have formed a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) and arrested four individuals in connection with a Class 12 paper leak.

GUJRAT: The Gujranwala police on Monday arrested a ‘serial killer’ involved in kidnapping and killing of four people, including a woman and her two children as well as a 13 years old boy after snatching valuables from them in different hits. Gujranwala CPO Dr Ghias Gul told reporters at a news conference on Monday that police found two unidentified bodies of a 32 years old woman and her five years old son along the bank of canal near the Citi Housing Society on Feb 10. Both the deceased, he said, had been slain with a sharp-edged weapon. They were later identified as Malaika and her son Muhammad Ahmed and a case of double murder was lodged on the report of a police official. The CPO said a special investigation team under SP Civil Lines Imran Khan and DSP Hameed Virk was constituted that used modern techniques and traced a suspect namely Haroon Javed who was nabbed while making an attempt to flee to Karachi from Lahore via train. The suspect, he said, had confessed to have killed the woman and her two children – eight months old daughter Mubara through asphyxiation and threw her body into the canal. The body of deceased girl was recovered from the canal on the identification of the suspect. The suspect revealed that he had killed three people of a family just to snatch gold ornaments the woman was wearing in her ears. The suspect belongs to the same area of Alam Chowk where the deceased woman resided. The CPO said that the suspect had also revealed to have killed 13 years old boy Rehan Ali of Mado Khalil locality in the precincts of Ladhewala police on Dec 20 last. The suspect, he said, had kidnapped the boy to snatch a bridal dress from him and later murdered him. The boy had been sent by his father to deliver the dress to a customer in a nearby vicinity. A case of kidnapping of that boy had been lodged with the police against the unidentified suspects on the report of his father Muhammad Imran who ran an embroidery factory in the area. The CPO commended the police team for tracing and arresting the killer. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026