PIA road double murder suspect arrested after four-day manhunt

Lahore Police has arrested the prime suspect in the PIA Road double murder case after a four-day search operation,

LAHORE:  Lahore Police has arrested the prime suspect in the PIA Road double murder case after a four-day search operation, bringing a major development in the investigation into the killing of his mother-in-law and brother-in-law.

The suspect, identified as Mirza Ali Yar, was arrested on October 28, 2026, under the supervision of SP Sadar. Police said he had allegedly killed two members of his in-laws’ family and seriously injured his wife and another relative during a shooting in Lahore’s Satto Katla area.

According to police officials, the suspect had been hiding in a park after switching off his mobile phone in an attempt to avoid arrest. Investigators used CCTV footage and local intelligence to trace his whereabouts before conducting a raid and taking him into custody.

Police also recovered the vehicle allegedly used by the suspect from the parking area of a hospital as part of the investigation.

During initial questioning, investigators learned that the suspect was allegedly planning further attacks. Police said he intended to target his father-in-law and another person, identified as Sami, following the killings. The claims are part of the ongoing investigation, and further details are expected as questioning continues.

Domestic dispute preceded shooting

The incident took place on October 24, 2026, at a house in the Satto Katla area near PIA Road, Lahore. According to police, the suspect had been involved in a prolonged domestic dispute with his wife, Khalida.

Investigators said Khalida had obtained a *khula* and had also registered a case against her husband. The circumstances surrounding the dispute are being examined as part of the investigation into the shooting.

Police said the suspect allegedly climbed over the boundary wall of his in-laws’ house and forcibly entered the premises before opening fire indiscriminately.

The shooting resulted in the deaths of two family members. Sami, aged 63, who was identified as the suspect’s brother-in-law, died at the scene. Kalsoom, aged 85, the suspect’s mother-in-law, sustained critical injuries and later died during treatment at a hospital on October 25.

Khalida was also seriously injured and remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit, according to the information provided by police. Another relative, Rameeza, was reportedly wounded in the attack and was receiving medical treatment.

Police investigation continues

Following the incident, a case involving murder and attempted murder was registered at Satto Katla Police Station on October 24. Police formed a special investigation team to trace the suspect and collect evidence related to the shooting.

Forensic teams visited the crime scene and gathered evidence to assist investigators. The bodies of the deceased were handed over to their families after the completion of post-mortem examinations.

SP Sadar said the suspect had a previous criminal record and had served time in jail. Police are now questioning him to establish the sequence of events, determine the motive behind the attack and verify the alleged plans for further violence.

The investigation wing is conducting further proceedings, while authorities continue examining the available evidence and other aspects of the case.