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7 fugitives arrested from UAE

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LAHORE: Punjab Police Special Operations Cell arrested seven wanted criminals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The wanted criminals were involved in serious crimes like extortion, robbery and banditry.

According to the spokesman Punjab Police, the police team has left for Sharjah with proclaimed offender. An accused Sufyan Ali wanted to Gujranwala police in 32 cases of police encounter and terrorism.

Meanwhile, Abdul Latif killed his sister-in law in Rahim Yar Khan in 2023, while Zohaib Sialkot and Jalil wanted to Dera Ghazi Khan Police.

According to police, the proclaimed offender Akash Iqbal wanted to Sialkot police in a fake visa case.

It should be noted that this year, the number of dangerous proclaimed offenders arrested from abroad has increased to 16.

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