GILGIT, July 23: The Ghizer police on Tuesday declared Daulat Shah, wanted for the murder of Czech nationals Peter Polasek and Gubriela Gobicova in Gupis on April 26, a proclaimed offender.

The police said the prime accused in the case, Daulat Shah, was still at large while they had nabbed co-accused Amir Ahmed, who had been taken to the district jail here.

Sources said the Ghizer police had recovered the goods, cash and cameras stolen from the tourists.

The police announced a reward for information about Daulat Shah.

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