Man who killed police officer in Karachi arrested in Sweden

Abdul Rehman in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase V in 2022, has been arrested in Sweden. The breakthrough was confirmed by a senior police official on Monday.

According to Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) South Asad Raza, Nisar was apprehended by Swedish authorities.

“A Swedish police delegation has also arrived in Karachi,” the SSP said. He further said that the suspect will be transferred to Karachi in ten to fifteen days after the completion of all legal formalities.

Karachi police also made contact with Interpol to request their assistance in arresting the suspect.

According to the police, Nisar came to Karachi last year from Sweden in November. He lives there with his wife and two children.

Murder:

A heated exchange between Khurram Nisar and the police officer came to light in CCTV footage last year, in which the accused was seen pulling out his gun after getting out of a black car.

Khurram is the son of a former Deputy Commissioner. According to the authorities, he had arrived in Karachi on November 5, 2021 from Sweden, before flying back in November the next year.