This is the 228th most frequent Urdu word.
گرفتار
Arrested.
In this sentence, the word 'گرفتار' (giraftar) is used to describe the act of apprehension by law enforcement.
پولیس مجرم کو گرفتار کر رہی تھی۔
The police were arresting the criminal.
Here, 'گرفتار' (giraftar) metaphorically represents being trapped or constrained by circumstances.
وہ شدید مالی حالات میں گرفتار تھا۔
He was trapped in severe financial conditions.
In this usage, 'گرفتار' (giraftar) is employed figuratively to describe something that holds attention or is captivating.