Woman ‘poisoned to death’ by in-laws

25/07/2014

LAHORE

A married woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her in-laws in Wahdat Colony area on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Shazia, wife of Nasir Masih, of Clifton Colony. Shazia hailed from Youhanabad and contracted love marriage with Nasir Masih a few years back. Nasir told the police that Shazia had died of some medical complications while Shazia’s parents claimed that she was poisoned to death. Police shifted the body to morgue for autopsy. No case was registered till filing of this report.

WOMAN DROWNS: A 50-year-old woman drowned in Ravi River. Police said the woman yet to be identified was washing clothes on the bank of the river when she fell into it and drowned. Police shifted the body to morgue.

SHOT DEAD: A man was shot dead in Baghbanpura area. Police said two brothers Khalid Bhatti and Sheraz Bhatti of Darogawala had an old property dispute. On the day of incident, both Khalid and Sheraz came to the place of Hussain Gujar who had arranged their meeting for reconciliation. Meanwhile, Khalid Bhatti got infuriated and opened fire. As a result, Hussain Gujar died while his son and three nephews received injuries. Police have registered a case and sent the body to morgue.

18 OUTLAWS ARRESTED: Sadar Division Investigation police arrested 18 criminals involved in robberies, car thefts and other crimes. Police claimed to have recovered cattle, vehicles and other valuables worth Rs 700,000 from their possession. Sattukatla Investigation police arrested Babar and Ghulam Mustafa and recovered five cars. A special team of Sadar Division Investigation police arrested 16 robbers and recovered 13 bikes, a tractor, a rickshaw, cattle and illicit weapons.