SARGODHA: A man from Sheikhanwala shot dead his two daughters and seriously injured the third one in the Sheeshmahal neighbourhood of Bhera on Monday before taking his own life.

According to sources, Mudassar Iqbal, whose wife from Bhera divorced him in 2018, had been demanding custody of his three daughters. On Monday, armed with a pistol, he went to his ex-wife and upon her refusal to send daughters with him, he shot dead his two daughters and injured the third, who was shifted to the DHQ Teaching Hospital. He then killed himself.

The deceased daughters were identified as Manahil Rabi and Ruhama Noor, while the injured was identified as Bisma Rabi.

The Bhera police are investigating the case.

MINISTER: Punjab Minister for Communication and Works Sohaib Ahmed Bherth emphasised the need for timely completion and adherence to quality standards during his surprise visit to the construction site of Government Degree College for Women in Bhera.

Accompanied by officials from both the college administration and the Communication and Works Department, Mr Bherth assessed the progress of the construction work.

He was briefed on various aspects of the ongoing construction, ranging from the ground floor flooring to the structural integrity of the first floor and the development of essential facilities such as the canteen and living quarters. He mentioned that Rs66 million had been earmarked for the project, with Rs52 million already utilised.

Mr Bherth issued a stern warning against any compromises on material quality, emphasizing the zero-tolerance policy towards substandard materials.

ARRESTED: The police arrested a wanted gang involved in cases of robbery and motorcycle theft, recovering stolen goods worth Rs700,000.

The gang was wanted by city police in cases of robbery, burglary, and motorcycle theft.

Shahnawaz and his accomplices, who were symbols of terror in the area, are said to be involved in 10 cases of robbery, theft, and motorcycle theft.

ACCIDENT: A hanging ladder from a moving truck became detached and struck a motorcycle trailing behind it, causing a woman to fracture her leg, while the man riding the bike also sustained injuries.

The incident occurred near Block 18 of the Girls College Road in the city. People denounced it as criminal negligence on the part of the truck driver.

Published in Dawn, April 2nd, 2024