Murder accused arrested after 13 years

LAHORE:Investigation police in Mozang have arrested a fugitive wanted in a 13-year old murder case and recovered the weapon used in the crime here on Tuesday.

According to a police spokesperson, the suspect, Saqlain Shah, had been on the run since 2011 after allegedly killing a government employee, Khalid Farooq Anjum, over a personal grudge. Police said Saqlain Shah, who was also a government employee, had been suspended from his job and blamed the victim for his dismissal. Acting on this resentment, he allegedly shot and killed Anjum before fleeing the scene. After years of evasion, the suspect has finally been apprehended, and police have recovered the murder weapon. Officials stated that further legal proceedings are underway.

Homicide prevention unit set up

In a bid to prevent violent crimes, Lahore police have decided to set up a Homicide Prevention Unit aimed at tackling murder cases stemming from family disputes and longstanding enmities. According to police officials, over 100 people lost their lives in such conflicts last year, while 50 women were brutally murdered following domestic disputes. The new unit will focus on identifying and addressing potential homicide threats before they escalate into violence. Initially, the Homicide Prevention Unit will be established in the offices of all operational zones across the city. Officers within the unit will collaborate with Special Branch and local police stations to monitor complaints, investigate threats, and take proactive measures. Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety in Lahore.

Youth injured during robbery

A young man was injured in a firing incident during an alleged robbery attempt in the Shafiqabad area, police said on Tuesday. According to initial reports, four unidentified suspects riding two motorcycles were allegedly present with the intent of theft or burglary when they opened fire upon spotting a young man named Tayyab. A bullet hit the victim’s shoulder, leaving him injured. The assailants managed to escape.

Road accidents

At least 13 people died, whereas 1290 were injured in 1,147 road accidents in all districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Out of these 516 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 774 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by Rescue medical teams.

The majority (75%) involved motorbikes. Furthermore, the analysis showed those 735 drivers, 57 underage drivers, 174 pedestrians, and 394 passengers were among the victims of road traffic crashes.

The statistics showed that 227 road accidents were reported in Lahore which affected 260 persons placing the Provincial Capital at top of the list followed by Multan 82 in with 96 victims and at third Faisalabad with 82 road accidents and 87 victims. The details further revealed that 1,303 victims were affected by road traffic crashes including 1,081 males and 222 females, while the age group of the victims shows that 214 were under 18 years of age, 704 were between 18 and 40 years and rest of the 385 victims were reported above 40 years of age.