LAHORE – Two key suspects involved in the brutal murder of two brothers over a minor dispute of just Rs30 have been killed by firing of their own accomplices during a police raid in Raiwind.
According to the Lahore Police spokesperson, the suspects — identified as Owais and Shehzad — were in police custody and were being taken to the crime scene for identification when their accomplices launched a surprise attack on the police team.
During the exchange of gunfire, both detained suspects were killed on the spot. The attackers, including a suspect named Tauqeer, opened indiscriminate fire in an attempt to free the arrested men and managed to escape from the scene.
In response, Chuhang police launched a search operation in the surrounding areas, and efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The killed suspects had recently tortured and murdered two real brothers over a trivial monetary dispute of Rs30 in Raiwind area.
Authorities have assured that justice will be pursued, and all involved in the attack and murders will be brought to book.