Six cops booked in torture case

LAHORE:Anti-Vehicle Lifting Staff (AVLS) has come under fire after allegations emerged of its personnel kidnapping and torturing citizens.

A case has been registered against six individuals, including a TSI (Trainee Sub-Inspector) and AVLS officer, Israr, along with two other staff members, Basharat and Waleed, in the North Cantt police station.

According to the FIR, AVLS officials allegedly abducted two brothers, Sabir and Adeel, from near the Cantt Courts. They were reportedly tortured, and videos of the abuse were filmed. The incident is said to be rooted in a property dispute involving T/SI Israr and the victims. The case was filed on the complaint of the victims' father. However, despite the registration of the FIR, the accused officers remain at large. The incident has raised serious concerns about police misconduct and abuse of power, with calls for strict accountability within the department.

Suspect held for stealing cash from Sikh yatrees

Gulberg police apprehended a suspect involved in a theft targeting Sikh yatrees visiting from Malaysia. According to a police spokesperson, the Sikh women were staying at a private hotel in Liberty Market when the incident occurred. On December 16, while the women were out for breakfast in Liberty Market, the suspect allegedly used a master key to enter their hotel room. He stole INR 10,000 and 400 Malaysian Ringgit. Upon receiving the complaint, Gulberg police utilised advanced technology to trace the suspect to a house located behind Liberty Market. The stolen cash, including the local and foreign currency, was recovered from the suspect’s possession. A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway.

80-year-old man reunited with family

An 80-year-old man found in the factory area was reunited with his family. According to details, a citizen informed the 15 emergency helpline about finding an unaccompanied elderly man who seemed lost and unable to find his way home. The Safe City Mera Pyara team promptly sent the relevant police to the scene, where they took custody of the elderly man. In the meantime, the Safe City team launched a search campaign for his family on social media platforms. The PSCA spokesperson stated that the police tried to obtain the elderly man’s address and phone number.