Arrest of outlaws demanded

Published January 17, 2002

SHEIKHUPURA, Jan 16: Scores of residents of the Ghang Road have protested against the inefficiency of police to nab a gang of outlaws involved in teasing girl students.

The protesters on Tuesday told newsmen that despite repeated requests, the police had failed to arrest the gang.

Delegation head Qaisar Mahmood said the gang could always be seen in front of the Malik General Store in the stadium park, using foul language with the female students. He said the outlaws went on robbery heist at night.

He alleged the police had kept their lips tight and never bothered to take action against them.

He urged the police chief to deploy officials in plain clothes to apprehend the culprits.

LOOTED: Dacoits early on Tuesday took away cash, gold ornaments and other valuables worth thousands of rupees in a house in Padianwala village.

Four dacoits barged into trader Nisar’s house, held up the inmates and took away cash, jewellery and valuables.

Police are investigating.

Three highwaymen beat one Zahid and drove away his two-wheeler near Madar village.

SEMINAR: Over 500 women died during delivery for want of proper medical facilities, it was learnt through a seminar on Wednesday.

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