A man in Sheikhupura has been arrested for murdering his cousin and severing his thumb to withdraw Rs. 1 million from an ATM. The shocking incident has raised concerns about security loopholes in biometric verification systems.
According to police, the suspect, with the help of accomplices, planned and executed the murder of his maternal cousin. The victim’s body was discovered inside a car during the investigation.
Authorities revealed that the suspects, after committing the murder, cut off the victim’s thumb to access his bank account using his ATM card. They successfully withdrew Rs. 1 million before being apprehended.
The suspects were caught red-handed while attempting to dispose of the body in a nearby canal. Police stated that the suspects were intercepted during a routine patrol, and their suspicious behavior led to the discovery of the crime.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody, and further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of their involvement. This gruesome act has sparked discussions about the misuse of biometric authentication and the need for stricter safeguards.
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