FAISALABAD: A murder convict committed suicide in the Central Jail here on Thursday. The prisoner, Saadi Ahmad Ansari, of Chak 604/GB ended his life by hanging himself in a barrack. A sessions court had awarded him death sentence in a murder case. After rejection of his appeals by the Lahore High Court and the Supreme Court, the president had also rejected his mercy appeal.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
