MUZAFFARGARH: Sahibzada Muhammad Ali Sultan won the final round of 5th Thal Desert Jeep Rally on Sunday.

More than three dozen vehicles participated in the round, which finished at tehsil Chobara of district Layyah.

Asif Fazal Chaudhry took second position and Faisal Zaffar remained third.

Sahibzada Sultan’s vehicle reached the finishing point in one hour and six minutes while Asif Fazal Chaudhry reached the spot with one hour and seven minutes. Mir Nadir Magsi and Roni Patel did not participate in this event.

Talking to the media, Muzaffargarh Acting Deputy Commissioner Imran Shams said it was a big challenge for him to hold the event and the tourism department had also helped him in deciding route of the 105km long track.

Mr Shams added that it was the first time that the motorcyclists also participated in the rally and the administration had made a nine kilometers long track for them. The track started from Head Muhammadwali and it had touched the boundary of district Layyah and finished at Chobara.

Six motorcyclists took part in this event. Ibrahim Khan remained first in the motorcycle category, Zaigham Ali got second while Moeen took the third position.

In the women category, Salma got the first prize.

The DC said 14 check posts were set up coupled along the track. Police, Rescue 1122 and municipal officials also performed duties to make the event successful.

The award distribution ceremony was held at Faisal Stadium where the DC and tourism department officials and local parliamentarians distributed prizes among the winners.

A large number of people from across the country came to see the mega event that featured international drivers too. The music bands and local singers performed at the award distribution ceremony. The families and a large number of people enjoyed the music with food at the stalls.

Published in Dawn, November 23rd, 2020