TAXILA: Two brothers were apprehended under the Parents Protection Ordinance 2021 in the limits of New Airport Police Station of Attock on Friday over beating, dragging and misbehaving with their mother.

In a complaint to the police, the victim, Nusrat Bibi, and a resident of Konjar, Dakhli Mort, submitted a complaint at the New Airport Police Station stating that she has two unmarried sons who objected to her for keeping livestock to meet household expenses.

She said that on refusal to sell the cattle, both her sons have infuriated her, who misbehaved, tied her with a scarf, and dragged her in the streets.

Police registered a case against the accused under the Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 and sent them to bars.

“Those found guilty may face a prison term up to one year or a fine, or both”, said Sub Divisional Police Officer Ghulam Asghar.

Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2025

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