Mob torch bus after accident

Published October 20, 2001

SAHIWAL, Oct 19: Enraged relatives set ablaze a bus which crushed to death two motorcyclists on Thursday evening on the Qutub Shanana Road.

The speeding bus (7760-RIK), in an attempt to overtake the two-wheeler, smashed it, leaving Zaheer Abbas and his pillion friend dead instantly.

Police have registered a case against fleeing driver, Maahia.

ARRESTED: Dera Rahim police on Friday claim to have arrested the ring leader of a motorcycle-lifter gang and recovered three motorcycles from his possession.

Police said that the motorcycles had been stolen from Sindh for onward sale in the Punjab.