SUKKUR: Shikarpur police have claimed to have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a police constable during an encounter near the Sui Gas Lari area, recovering illegal weapons from their possession.

Speaking at a press conference, DSP Garhi Yaseen Munir Ahmed Phulpoto said that the police had arrested two suspects, Baqir Ali Wadhiyo and Waseem Ahmed Wadhiyo, both close relatives of the slain police official, Niaz Hussain Wadhiyo who was shot dead a day earlier. He stated that the preliminary investigation into the incident had revealed that the murder stemmed from an honour-related matter (karo-kari). The prime suspect, Baqir Wadhiyo, allegedly killed the constable, Niaz Hussain Wadhiyo, over an honour-related matter involving his (the killer’s) wife, he added.

He told reporters that the arrested suspects had confessed to the crime during the initial investigation, admitting that the victim had been shot twice. The DSP clarified that although the victim was a serving police officer, the incident was not an attack on law enforcement but rather a personal dispute related to an alleged honour matter.

A murder case had already been registered on a state complaint at the Garhi Yaseen police station, he said, adding that two separate FIRs would be registered against the arrested suspects in accordance with the law.

The officer also stated that the woman linked to the alleged honour matter would be provided with full legal protection and security.

Meanwhile, according to the police, when constable Niaz Hussain Wadhiyo was shot dead whilst returning home after his day’s duty on Wednesday, Shikarpur SSP Muhammad Kaleem Malik immediately reached the spot and directed the DSP of Garhi Yaseen to apprehend the killers immediately.

They said that acting on the directives of the SSP, the Garhi Yaseen police traced and arrested the suspected killers of the slain constable and put them behind bars within a short period of time.

Home minister commends swift action

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has praised SSP Shikarpur Muhammad Kaleem Malik and his police team for the swift arrest of the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of police constable Niaz Hussain Wadhiyo.

In a statement, the home minister said the prompt tracing of such a serious murder case and the arrest of the accused within a short period reflected the professionalism and investigative capabilities of the Shikarpur police. He emphasised that no leniency would be shown to those who take the law into their own hands, adding that the suspects should be prosecuted in accordance with the law and awarded appropriate punishment.

Mr Lanjar stated that ensuring justice for the family of the slain police officer remained a top priority for both the Government of Sindh and the police. He further directed that the investigation be completed expeditiously whilst fulfilling all legal requirements to ensure the case reached its logical conclusion.

The home minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting police personnel and ordered that indiscriminate action continue against individuals involved in crimes targeting members of the police force. He stated that the Sindh police were fulfilling their responsibilities in safeguarding the lives and property of citizens and upholding the rule of law.

Published in Dawn, June 25th, 2026