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SAHIWAL, Dec 11: Chichawatni Sadar police on Wednesday arrested two Wapda linemen on charges of stealing transformers and wire.
Sources said Mepco had enhanced vigilance in the wake of an increasing number of thefts. Linemen Ghulam Rasool and Naeem Mustafa were caught stealing a transformer and wire near Chak 39/12-L with the help of one Imdad Hussain on Tuesday night.
During preliminary investigations, the accused confessed to their involvement in thefts of transformers and wire in Sahiwal, Pakpattan and Vehari.
BOYCOTT: Students of local educational institutions boycotted their classes and held protest rallies here on Wednesday.
Speaking at a protest rally, PLA president Dr Khalid Farooq and other leaders criticized the government decision to set up boards of governors in educational institutions. They alleged the government policy was against the poor people.
Speakers threatened to court arrests if the decision regarding BoGs and privatization was not withdrawn by the government.
