BAHAWALPUR: Jahania police in Khanewal district claimed to have arrested an injured history-sheeter wanted in three cases of attempted rape and kidnapping of minors during an ‘encounter’ on Sunday.
According to police officials, suspect ‘Sa’, a resident of suburban village 117/10-R, had been booked in three separate cases involving two boys ‘A’ and ‘I’ and a seven-year-old girl, ‘S’.
One of the victims reportedly escaped an abduction attempt by jumping off the suspect’s motorcycle and raising an alarm, while in two other incidents, he fled when residents chased him. Police said the suspect was also notorious for harassing minor children with obscene gestures and acts.
Despite multiple complaints and FIRs, the suspect had remained at large, posing a major challenge for the Jahania police. On the direction of DPO Khanewal Ismail Kharak, SHO Sarfraz Ahmed used modern technology and geo-fencing to trace his location.
A police team conducted a raid near Jahania railway station. During the operation, the accused attempted to flee and allegedly drew a pistol from his trouser (shalwar), opening fire on the police. However, the weapon reportedly went off accidentally in his trouser, injuring him. Police overpowered the injured suspect, arrested him, and shifted him to THQ Hospital Jahania. Further investigation is underway.
Published in Dawn, October 7th, 2025
