Youth shot dead

LAHORE: A youth died as the gun went off under mysterious circumstances in Nishtar Colony police limits on Wednesday.

Police have removed the body to morgue. It is yet to be confirmed whether it was a suicide or accidental death. The victim was identified as Kaleem-ullah. Police said the victim was carrying a gun which triggered all of sudden. As a result, the victim received bullet injuries and died on the spot.

found dead: A 40-year-old man was recovered dead from drain in Factory Area police limits on Wednesday. Police removed the body to morgue. The victim, unidentified, was spotted dead in the drain. Police have collected evidence. Further investigations are underway.

PHP: Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) registered 461 cases against commuters who paid no heed to traffic rules, arrested seven with non-registered number plates, three drunken disturbing public peace and three gamblers.

Reportedly, PHP registered 461 cases against traffic violators. While seized seven motor bikes with non-registered number plates. PHP arrested three drunken identified as Sameer, Islam, and Asghar and four bike riders Malik Ahtsham, Muhammad Osama, Subhan and Babar Ali on charges of wheelie-doing and registered cases against them. PHP arrested three gamblers Safder, Arslan, and Naseem and recovered Rs1,500 from them. PHP arrested 38 culprits on fixing prohibited gas slender. properties reclaimed: Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab reclaimed nine properties of expatriate Pakistanis worth Rs120 million in the past week.

This was informed by OPC Punjab Vice-Chairperson Shaheen Khalid Butt while presiding over the weekly meeting. Public Facilitation Committee Chairman Sajid Chaudhary, Coordinator Haji Muhammad Nawaz, DG Syed Javed Iqbal Bukhari, Additional DG Agha Yousaf, Directors Raja Zubair, Ishrat-ullah Niazi and senior officials attended.

Shaheen told the meeting that the reclaimed properties were situated at Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala and Gujrat Districts.

road facilities: Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) SSP Rai Ijaz Ahmad has said the traffic police will be able to further facilitate the citizens after completion of Safe City Project and construction work in the city.

These words were expressed by him while meeting with the delegation of Private Schools Association at his office. SP City Asif Siddique, Director Wasif Adeeb Jawadani, Chairman Mian Muhammad Yousaf, Nazir Ahmad, Imtiaz Ahmad, Dr Saad Abid and Malik Sheraz Imtiaz were also present there. CTO Rai Ijaz Ahmad said the traffic police were trying to provide best road facilities to the citizens.

“Drop lane in all educational institutions is very important. Officers of Road Safety Unit deliver lectures and distribute pamphlets among the students in different educational institutions on daily basis.

The traffic issues highlighted by the delegation would be resolved on priority basis. City Traffic Police is taking action for not following traffic rules, underage driving and heavy traffic in day timings,” he said.