Old man killed by ‘brother, sister over property’

LAHORE

An elderly man, who was kidnapped last month, was killed over a property dispute due to the negligence of local police in the Harbanspura police area.

The victim, Ishaq, was allegedly killed by his brother and sister.

The accused persons had kept the victim in Farooqabad for over a month. The victim’s son Abid said if the police would have taken action timely, his father’s life could have been saved.

The victim’s family has appealed to IG Punjab and chief minister for action against the policemen responsible and the killers. 

prisoners released: Additional Sessions Judge Afzal released 67 under-trial prisoners involved in petty cases during his monthly visit on behalf of the district and sessions judge on Saturday.

Police torture: Sabzazar police severely torture a youth on Saturday.

Local magistrate has directed the police for the medical of the victim, Karamat. He was arrested from home in an murder attempt case and was tortured.

The victim’s family has appealed to police high-ups for investigations on merit. 

safety day: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) held events in connection with World Day for Occupational Health and Safety at Work 2017 at its corporate head office and other offices in collaboration with American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. 

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited  held a briefing session at its head office to create awareness among the employees. Professor Dr Engr Naveed Ramzan, chairman, Chemical Engineering Department, UET and Ms Madiha Shafiq on behalf of ASSE were invited as guest speakers.

SNGPL Deputy Managing Director Services Mr. Amir Tufail interpreted the message of the day.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) started observing the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, 2003.

Globally “World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed to think about how our actions can prevent future work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. It is also a day to remember those who have died from a work-related injury or illness.

Workplace injury and disease destroy quality of life, social and family activities, affects job prospects, performance and career advancement.

Two die: Two persons lost their lives in road accidents near Suggian Bridge on Saturday.

The victims identified as Mohammad Saeed and Awais had sustained injuries in roadside accidents near Suggian Bridge.

They were rushed to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. Police handed over the bodies to the heirs after completing legal formalities.