Fugitive Piran Ditta Khan Charged with Murder After Arrest
74-Year-Old Arrested in Pakistan, Brought Back to UK
Piran Ditta Khan, 74, was nabbed by Pakistani police in January 2020. Today (Wednesday, 12 April), he was returned to West Yorkshire and formally charged at a local police station.
Serious Charges Laid
- Murder
- Robbery
- Two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life
- Two counts of possessing a prohibited weapon
Remanded to Appear in Court Tomorrow
Khan has been remanded in custody and is set to appear before Westminster magistrates on Thursday, 13 April.
Police Thank International Partners
West Yorkshire Police praised the National Crime Agency, Pakistani authorities, and the Crown Prosecution Service for their vital help in bringing Khan to justice.
