OKARA: Four persons died in different incidents here on Friday.
Ghulam Mustafa was on his way at Bhagwanpura village when his rivals shot him dead. In the second incident, Imran died after taking excessive wine at 1/4L village. In the third incident, Shahid died after falling from a moving tractor near Kot Bari. In the fourth incident, Ashiq Mehmood of Badin was going to Sialkot from Karachi on Allama Iqbal Express when he slipped from the train and died. In the fifth incident, Parveen Bibi, w/o Abbas, was going on a bike when a motorcycle hit her bike near 34/2R village, killing her on the spot.
CASH, VALUABLES SNATCHED: Three dacoity incidents were reported here on Friday.
Seven dacoits entered the house of Majid Chaudhry at 1/4L village and took away Rs 3 million and other valuables. In the second incident at Depalpur, trader Imran was deprived of cash and other articles. Muhammad Abdullah and Arslan were on their way home on a motorcycle when bandits intercepted them and snatched the bike and cash.
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
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
