Sarim murder case: Police receive DNA reports of 18 suspects

The investigation into the murder of a seven-year-old boy Sarim, who was found dead in a water tank 11 days after he went missing from North Karachi, has come to standstill as the DNA samples collected from 18 suspects did not match.

As per details, DNA samples of 18 suspects detained in connection with the case have been taken, but the results did not match with the samples collected from the victim's body.

According to investigative officials, the police are now waiting for the chemical examination report, which is their last hope in solving the case.

The 7-year-old boy, Sarim, went missing on January 7 from Bilal Colony in North Karachi, and his body was found in a water tank in an apartment on January 18.

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Earlier on February 8, Karachi police took more individuals in custody in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Sarim.

The police team conducted a raid and took several accused into custody, including minors.

Following the arrests, tensions erupted between police and family members of those detained. The police is currently interrogating the suspects to gather more information about the case.