Fireworks seized

Published July 28, 2008

LAHORE, July 27: Mochhi Gate police claimed on Sunday to have arrested a man and seized fireworks from him, according to a handout.

Police received information about some people were allegedly preparing fireworks and selling it to other cities.

Police caught Fareed Ali and seized fireworks from him when he was going to Lorry Adda to dispatch the material to other cities.

ARRESTED: Manga Mandi police claimed to have arrested three members of a gang and seized cash, cell phones and illegal arms from them.

Accused Tanveer, alias Ghora, Arshad and Waris Bhatti confessed to committing more than nine incidents of house and thoroughfare robbery in the preliminary interrogation. — Staff Reporter

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