14 children injured as school van overturns

LAHORE:A school van overturned near Expo Centre Gate No 6 in Johar Town on Monday, leaving at least 14 children injured.

According to the emergency officials, the accident occurred during morning commute hours. Rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving distress calls. "Rescue personnel are providing first aid to the injured on the spot," a Rescue 1122 spokesperson said. Nine children received initial medical treatment at the scene, while five others with more serious injuries were shifted to Jinnah Hospital for further care. Traffic police and rescue workers cordoned off the area to facilitate the emergency operations. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, though initial reports suggest possible speeding or loss of control by the driver. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Parents of the injured children were notified, and hospital officials confirmed that all victims are in stable condition.

Man arrested in addict’s murder case

Police have arrested a suspect accused of stabbing a man to death in a drug-related dispute. The incident occurred a day earlier in Qila Gujjar Singh, where the suspect, identified as Muhammad Ali alias Lala, along with accomplices, allegedly attacked a man named Hasnain with knives, killing him on the spot. A case was registered at Qila Gujjar Singh police station, but the suspect initially fled the scene. However, Misri Shah police tracked him down within 24 hours and took him into custody.

“The accused has been arrested, and the murder weapon has also been recovered from his possession,” said City SP Bilal Ahmed. He praised the SHO Misri Shah and his team for their swift action. The suspect has been handed over to the investigation team for further interrogation. Authorities stated that the killing stemmed from a dispute among drug users. SP Ahmed emphasised that police are intensifying efforts to arrest criminals involved in serious crimes across the city.