TOBA TEK SINGH: A man was burnt alive in a fire erupting in his house in Chak 7-GB, Bachiana, located on Nankana Sahib Road, Jarranwala.

Rescue 1122 officials say Bashir Ahmad was making tea on a stove when suddenly fire engulfed the room.

As he tried to extinguish it, his clothes also caught fire and in no time the burning roof collapsed on him.

As a result, Bashir was burnt alive before he could be rescued.

A Rescue 1122 team reaching the village, removed the debris and pulled out charred body of the victim.

INJURED: Robbers shot at and critically injured two men during a road robbery on Tuesday near Adda Awagat on Jarranwala Road.

Shahbaz Ahmad (30) and Nadir Ali (28) were on a motorcycle when two robbers intercepted them. As the two men offered resistance, one of the criminals opened fire, leaving both of them injured seriously. The robbers fled the scene.

Published in Dawn, May 17th, 2023