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VEHARI: A motorcycle mechanic has been arrested in Punjab’s Vehari district after videos allegedly showing him assaulting two young brothers working as apprentices at his repair shop spread widely on social media, prompting swift police action. According to the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Karam Pur Police Station. The suspect, identified as Israr Ahmad, allegedly attacked the two boys—nine-year-old Faizan and 10-year-old Ali Ahmar—over what authorities described as a minor dispute while they were learning motorcycle repair skills at his workshop. Police said the frightened children ran to a nearby public bathhouse in an attempt to escape, but the mechanic allegedly chased them and continued the assault there. The incident gained widespread attention after videos of the alleged abuse went viral online. Following the public outcry, Vehari District Police Officer Tasawur Iqbal ordered immediate legal action against the suspect. Acting on the directive, Station House Officer Muhammad Zulfiqar Jatt and his team registered a case based on the complaint of a police official and arrested the accused. Authorities said the suspect has been booked under relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including charges related to criminal intimidation and child abuse, while investigators continue to examine the case. District Police Officer Tasawur Iqbal said violence against children would not be tolerated under any circumstances, adding that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible for abusing minors or taking the law into their own hands.

  The preliminary post-mortem report of two women who died while in police custody at Lahore’s Town Ship Police Station has been released. According to the report, there were no visible signs of physical torture on the bodies of the two women, and their deaths appear to have been caused by natural or medical reasons. However, the exact cause of death has not yet been established, and further forensic investigation is underway. The two women, identified as Anmol and Amina, were residents of Pakpattan and had been taken into police custody on suspicion of involvement in an alleged fraud-related incident. Both women died under mysterious circumstances on August 4 while they were being held at the Town Ship Police Station in Lahore. According to the initial post-mortem findings, multiple needle or syringe marks were found on the bodies of both women. The report, however, did not identify any apparent marks of physical violence or torture. Police officials have said that the final cause of death will only become clear after the forensic examination of samples collected from the bodies. Police have claimed that they suspect the two women may have consumed poisonous tablets while in custody. Samples and other relevant material obtained from both bodies have been sent to a forensic laboratory for analysis. The forensic report is expected to determine whether any poisonous substance or medication was present in their bodies and may help investigators establish the circumstances surrounding their deaths. According to police, the women had been arrested on allegations of fraud and deception. A video allegedly showing one of the women removing earrings from an elderly woman has also surfaced. Police said that a female resident of the Town Ship area had contacted the emergency helpline 15 and handed the two women over to the police after the incident. Residents of the neighborhood also provided police with another video. In the footage, the two women can allegedly be seen removing earrings from an elderly woman. The video has become an important part of the investigation as authorities attempt to establish what happened before the women were taken into custody. Another video recorded by a camera installed in the room of the police station’s duty clerk has also emerged. The footage reportedly shows Anmol and Amina sitting on chairs inside the police station. They appear to be conscious and interacting with the duty clerk. The video further shows the two women talking to the clerk shortly before they leave the room. The footage is being examined as part of the investigation into their deaths and may help investigators establish their condition and movements while they were at the police station. The deaths have raised questions about what happened to the women during their time in custody. While police have ruled out visible signs of physical torture in the preliminary post-mortem examination, the presence of multiple syringe marks and the allegation that the women may have consumed poisonous tablets have prompted further investigation. Authorities are now awaiting the forensic examination results, which are expected to provide crucial evidence regarding the exact cause of death. Until the final forensic report is received, officials have not reached a definitive conclusion about how the two women died.

    LAHORE – In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdullah Tahir, the police investigation has uncovered shocking details involving a sophisticated honey-trap operation and the use of drone cameras for surveillance. Abdullah Tahir, a prominent political figure, was gunned down in the upscale Gulberg area of Lahore just a few days ago, sending shockwaves through the political landscape and prompting widespread calls for a swift and transparent investigation. According to official police sources and investigative reports, the murder was not a random act of violence but a meticulously planned assassination that leveraged technology and human manipulation to track the victim’s movements. The breakthrough in the case came when investigators zeroed in on the victim’s personal driver, who has become a pivotal figure in the unfolding narrative. Police interrogation and digital forensics have revealed that the driver was systematically honey-trapped by a female accomplice working in tandem with the primary suspects. The investigation has established that the female suspect initiated contact with Abdullah Tahir’s driver through a popular social media application. Over a period of several days, she allegedly cultivated a rapport with the driver, gaining his trust and extracting crucial information about his employer’s daily routines, security arrangements, and travel schedules. The use of social media as a tool for reconnaissance highlights the increasing sophistication of criminal networks in Pakistan, which are now exploiting digital platforms to orchestrate targeted killings. The most damning evidence, however, emerged from the timeline of the day of the murder. Police sources confirm that on the fateful day, after the driver had accompanied Abdullah Tahir to his clinic, a video call was placed between the driver and the female suspect. During this call, the suspects are believed to have instructed the driver to confirm the victim’s presence at the clinic in real-time. The video call effectively served as a live verification mechanism, allowing the hitmen to ensure that their target was indeed on the premises before they moved in to execute the attack. This revelation underscores the calculated and cold-blooded nature of the conspiracy. Furthermore, the investigative team has uncovered evidence that the suspects deployed a drone camera to conduct aerial surveillance of the clinic and its surroundings prior to the assassination. The drone was reportedly used to map out the location, identify potential escape routes, and monitor the movement of security personnel or any other individuals who could interfere with the operation. The use of drone technology in this case represents a disturbing new trend in criminal activity, indicating that the perpetrators had access to advanced equipment and technical expertise, possibly hinting at a larger network behind the killing. The recovery of digital data from the driver’s mobile phone, including chat logs, call records, and multimedia files, has been instrumental in piecing together the conspiracy. The police have also detained the female suspect for interrogation, and efforts are underway to trace the other accomplices who participated in the planning and execution of the murder. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects operated with a high degree of coordination, using encrypted communication methods to avoid detection.   Abdullah Tahir’s murder has already become a politically charged issue, with his party, the PTI, demanding a high-level judicial inquiry and condemning what they describe as a failure of state institutions to protect their leaders. The party has also alleged that the killing may be linked to political vendettas, though the police have so far refrained from assigning a political motive to the crime, stating that all angles are being explored. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on capturing the masterminds and executing the attack. The police have assured the public and the political leadership that no effort will be spared in bringing the culprits to justice. The use of honey-trapping and drone surveillance in this case has not only complicated the investigation but has also raised serious questions about the safety of public figures in an era of rapidly evolving technological threats. The authorities are now reviewing security protocols for VIPs and considering stricter regulations on the use of drones and surveillance equipment to prevent similar incidents in the future.