TOBA TEK SINGH: A farm worker, along with an accomplice, allegedly murdered his employer’s wife in Chak 44-JB Pacca Dalla, Faisalabad, on Friday.
According to a first information report registered at Sahianwala police under sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, Muhammad Nazir, the complainant, accused Muhammad Anwar of Sargodha of carrying out the murder.
Anwar, suspecting Zohra Bibi of being involved in his daughter’s elopement, allegedly fired multiple shots and killed her on the spot. Police are conducting raids to arrest the suspect and his accomplice.
DIES BY SUICIDE: A young man reportedly took his own life in Chak 58-GB, Jaranwala, Faisalabad, on Friday.
Suleman was distressed over financial troubles and unemployment. He locked himself in a room and hanged himself from the ceiling fan.
HELD: Khurrianwala police on Friday arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in a 2013 triple murder case.
The suspects, Tariq Mahmood and Abdul Qayyum, had allegedly killed Muhammad Rashid, Ali Shahzad, and Abdul Rahman over an old enmity.
ROBBERY: Armed robbers looted Rs65 million from an animal trader in Jahanian, Khanewal, on Friday evening.
Rana Muhammad Nauman was returning to his village, Chak 135/10R, after withdrawing the cash from a bank when the robbers intercepted him near the bypass road and snatched the money.
Locals blocked traffic in protest.
Jahanian DSP Imdad Hussain Baloch was in talks with the protesters at the time of this report.
AWARENESS: The Health Department organised an awareness session in Jhang on Friday about the ‘Benefits of Edible Oil Fortification’ where over 30 lady health supervisors and workers participated.
Speakers highlighted how fortification with vitamins A and D can combat malnutrition, benefiting women and children in particular.
They urged participants to educate the public about the advantages of using fortified oils.
CRIME RATE: Faisalabad CPO Kamran Adil reported a decrease in crime rates compared to the previous year.
In 2024, 28 dacoity-cum-murders were reported, down from 34 in 2023. Kidnapping-for-ransom cases dropped from 9 to 6, while robberies decreased from 264 to 242. Motorcycle snatchings also reduced to 2,177 from 2,318.
Arrests of proclaimed offenders increased to 7,523 from 5,945, and police encounters rose to 79 from 57.
Published in Dawn, December 28th, 2024
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