Man found dead on Ravi bank

LAHORE

A 60-year-old man was found dead on the Ravi bank in the Shahdra police area on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Hayat Ullah of Abbotabad. Passersby spotted his body and informed police. Police have removed the body to morgue.   

traffic plan: On the directives of DIG Mirza Faran Baig of National Highways and Motorway Police, NH&MP Central Zone have increased patrolling to ensure safe journey of people, including of those participating in the Tableegi Ijtema in Raiwind.

A comprehensive strategy has been planned in a high-level meeting under the supervision of N-5 Central DIG Mirza Faran Baig. SSP Masroor Alam Kolachi was also present.

Direction signs have been displayed at appropriate locations on the national highways and motorways.

A control room has been established at NH&MP Guidance Centre, Lahore, which will coordinate with the control room at Ijtema. NH&MP officers have been deployed at main control room at Riawind who will update regarding the release of traffic volume on the concluding day of Ijtema, said DIG Mirza Faran Baig. NH&MP ambulances along with medical staff have been asked to be alert round the clock.

Similarly, the recovery vehicles will also be standby to respond to any untoward situation. 

The Motorway Police have asked the road users to cooperate with the police to avert any accident and ensure unhindered journey. The department has also made arrangements at all the entry points where the officers will give briefing on road safety particularly to the drivers. DIG N-5 Central Mirza Faran Baig said handouts containing important guidelines would also be distributed among the drivers and passengers to make their journey safer. The violations of overloading of passengers, speeding and lane discipline will not be tolerated. SSP Masroor Alam Kolachi will personally supervise the traffic arrangement in field.

Routine commuters have been advised to avoid travel on the national highways from 12 noon to 3pm on Sunday. There will be a huge rush on the national highways at the conclusion of the Ijtema from 8am to 4pm.  Meanwhile, City Traffic Police, Lahore, have completed traffic exit plan for the participants of Tablighi Ijtema. Special routes have also been designated to deal with emergencies.