Investigators cite personal grudge linked to transfer from gurdwara posting
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police on Thursday claimed to have solved the high-profile double murder of a Sikh couple in Baboo Mohalla. Mardan, after arresting a serving police constable who allegedly carried out the killings over a personal grievance stemming from his transfer from a gurdwara security assignment.
Addressing a press conference. Mardan District Police Officer (DPO) Masood Ahmad Bangash said the suspect was arrested within 24 hours of the incident following an intensive investigation.
According to police, the suspect allegedly shot dead Jagannath, a sevadar (caretaker) at a local gurdwara,. his wife, Asawanti, at their residence in Baboo Mohalla on Wednesday.
Senior police officials attended the press briefing.
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The DPO said investigators collected evidence from the crime scene. analysed CCTV footage, mobile phone records, and other technical data to identify and trace the suspect.
Preliminary findings indicated that the suspect had previously been posted at the gurdwara but was transferred around three years ago. Police believe he harboured resentment over the transfer. allegedly committed the murders out of personal animosity and a desire for revenge.
Bangash said the arrest was made possible through coordinated efforts by investigation teams. who examined all aspects of the case before apprehending the suspect.
He added that further investigations were underway and assured that the case would be pursued strictly on merit. Police plan to submit a comprehensive charge sheet to the court to ensure the suspect was brought to justice.
The killings had triggered widespread concern among members of the Sikh community and the wider public.
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