LAHORE : The investigation into the killing of three children in Ichhra has been handed over to the Crime Control Department (CCD).
Sources said the case has been declared a model case, and investigations have been expanded. A CCD team traveled to Jhang and included the suspect woman’s alleged friend, Shehryar, in the investigation.
Sources added that the suspect and Shehryar had close relations and intended to marry. It remains unclear whether he had prior knowledge of the crime. Officials said all aspects are being examined to determine motives and responsibility.
Kahna Police arrested a suspect in a rape case and registered a case against him.
According to the spokesperson, the suspect Sajid allegedly entered a house by scaling a wall at night and assaulted a woman at gunpoint. He initially escaped but was later arrested from Karkalan village using human intelligence. The suspect has been handed over to the Gender Cell for further investigation.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said internal accountability in the police department is being strengthened.
During a weekly orderly room at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh, he heard 23 appeals. Five punishments were upheld, nine were waived, and re-inquiries were ordered in seven cases. One appeal was rejected.
He reiterated zero tolerance for corruption and misuse of authority, while emphasizing encouragement for honest officers.
A youth died by suicide in the Chuhng area for unknown reasons.
According to Rescue 1122, the incident occurred near Multan Road. Upon receiving the call, rescue teams reached the spot and confirmed the death. The body was handed over to police, who shifted it to the morgue and initiated legal proceedings.
Johar Town Police arrested a suspect after a video of harassment went viral.
According to the spokesperson, the suspect, Yasir, allegedly harassed schoolgirls by pulling a dupatta and following them. Police traced and arrested him from B Block using CCTV footage.
A meeting of the Punjab Ring Road Authority was held under the chairpersonship of Safiullah Gondal to review ongoing development projects.
Officials discussed the handover of the Babu Sabu to Niazi Interchange corridor, assuring completion of remaining work within 15 days.
The chairperson directed accelerating drainage work on Bhaini Road service road and ordered measures to control dust at development sites. Senior officials from LDA and the authority attended the meeting.
