Tag: Mandi Bahauddin

  • Boy arrested in Mandi Bahauddin for stealing milk packet from grocery shop

    Boy arrested in Mandi Bahauddin for stealing milk packet from grocery shop

    An FIR was registered against a boy named Suleman, also known as Chotu, who was arrested at a local grocery shop for allegedly stealing a milk packet in Mandi Bahauddin.

    An FIR was registered at Phalia Police Station in the Mandi Bahauddin district concerning the alleged theft of a milk packet from a shop.

    Express Tribune reported that the incident took place on August 20 at approximately 3:50 PM at a small shop owned by Haji Arif in Hayat Gali. However, it was reported to the police on August 30.

    The complaint was lodged by head constable Muhammad Iqbal of Phalia Police Station.

    The suspect, identified as Suleman alias Chotu, son of Sardar, was arrested on suspicion of the crime on August 31, 2024, at 8:00 am.

    The First Information Report was filed under Section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which pertains to theft.

    The details of the case show that the suspect allegedly stole a milk packet from the shop while wielding a knife, the shopkeeper’s wife, Shahida, said in her statement.

    After receiving the information, the police questioned Suleman, who subsequently confessed to the theft.

    The FIR was formally registered following his confession.

  • Over 40 cases of kidnapping, rape, sexual abuse reported in Mandi Bahauddin in July

    Over 40 cases of kidnapping, rape, sexual abuse reported in Mandi Bahauddin in July

    In the month of July alone this year, more than 40 separate cases of kidnapping, rape, and sexual exploitation of women have been reported in Mandi Bahauddin district, Punjab province.

    According to 46 First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in the district, these incidents occurred between July 1 and July 24.

    The cases involve serious charges, including Sections 376 (rape), 376(iii) (rape of a minor), 365B (kidnapping, abducting, or forcing a woman to marry), and 496-A (enticing, abducting, or unlawfully detaining a woman with malicious intent).

    Seven cases were specifically filed under Section 376(iii), four under Section 376, 13 under Section 365B, and 21 under Section 496-A. Additionally, two cases were registered under Section 511 (offences punishable with life imprisonment or a shorter term), and one under Section 114 (accomplice present during the commission of the crime).

    The FIRs detail incidents of kidnapping, rape, and sexual exploitation involving young girls and teenagers, with victims ranging in age from 10 to 28 years, the majority being between 10 and 18 years old.

    Most incidents occurred within the Police Circle Sadar Mandi Bahauddin, with others in Police Circles Phalia and Malkwal. The cases were reported across various police stations, including Saddar, Civil Line, Kathiala Sheikhan, Gojra, Meana Gondal, Pahrianwali, and Phalia where an estimated 150 known and unknown suspects have been named in FIRs.

    A report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization, violence against women increased in Punjab in 2023, with the highest number of incidents occurring in Lahore and Faisalabad.

    10,201 cases were registered under Sections 354 and 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, marking a 14.5% increase from 2022, when 8,787 cases were reported. The report also highlighted that 1,464 cases were reported in Lahore, 1,198 in Sheikhupura, and 877 in Kasur, with an average of 28 women facing violence daily in Punjab.

    Furthermore, 6,624 rape cases were registered in 2023, indicating that a woman was raped every 45 minutes. Faisalabad reported the highest number of cases with 728, followed by Lahore with 721 and Sargodha with 398.

    With Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rahim Yar Khan topping in numbers, an estimated 626 women were kidnapped, 120 were killed in the name of honour, and 20 were trafficked in 2023.

  • Two Ahmadis shot dead by teenager in Mandi Bahauddin

    Two Ahmadis shot dead by teenager in Mandi Bahauddin

    Two members of the Ahmadi community were shot dead by a teenager in Mandi Bahauddin on Saturday. The primary suspect was arrested soon after, along with the alleged murder weapon.

    The victims were a 50-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, as per Dawn. While the former was on his way back from offering prayers, the latter was on his way to the market when they were shot dead in the Saddullapur area of Phalia Police Circle.

    District Police Officer (DPO) of Mandi Bahauddin confirmed to Dawn that the main killer who was involved in both shootings was arrested along with the weapon used in the murder from Saadullahpur.

    Social media users are condemning the incident and asking the government to put an end to violence against minorities in Pakistan.

    Journalist Bilal Farooqi posted, “Two Ahmadis, Ghulam Sarwar, 62, & Rahat Ahmad Bajwa, 30, shot dead in Saadullah Pur, Mandi Bahauddin. The alleged killer, a madrassa student, was arrested and confessed he killed them because of their faith. When will this madness end? Please stop!”

    Netizen Rehana Khan posted the details with the caption, “A moment of shame for Pakistan.”

    Sabookh Syed posted a thread on X, showing video proofs of local TLP leadership threatening the Ahmadi community to not carry out Qurbani on Eid like Muslims or they will bear the consequences. “This horrific incident is further alarming given the public incitement by TLP leaders, who have openly called for violence against Ahmadis.”

    Meanwhile, Inspector General Punjab Usman Anwar pledged to bring all culprits before law. “Ensuring justice for the bereaved families will be a priority,” he said.

    Over the last few decades, Pakistan’s minority communities have borne the brunt of mob brutality, bomb attacks, arsons, lynchings and other forms of violence.

    Earlier this year, the president of the Ahmadiyya community in Bahawalpur’s Hasilpur district was shot dead by unknown assailants last month.

    In March, police said they had arrested two suspected killers of a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community.

  • Dhund nay kar dia safar mushkil

    Dhund nay kar dia safar mushkil

    A thick blanket of heavy fog has descended on different parts of Pakistan, severely impacting visibility and causing widespread transportation disruptions.

    Adverse weather conditions have compelled authorities to take precautionary measures, resulting in the closure of main highways and affecting air travel.

    The impact of the fog extends beyond Lahore, spreading as far as Mandi Bahauddin, Pindi Bhatian, Kot Addu, and Uch Sharif.

    Residents and commuters in these regions are urged to exercise caution and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.

    Sialkot and its surrounding regions, including Pasrur, Daska, and Sambrial, are grappling with reduced visibility levels, significantly disrupting traffic flow. Commuters are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and road closures to ensure their safety.

    The fog has not only affected ground transportation but has also disrupted air travel. Multiple flights have been canceled, and others delayed, impacting cities in Sindh and Punjab.

    The closures of major motorways, including the M2, M3, M4, M5, and M11, further compound transportation challenges.

    In addition to the transportation disruptions, the air quality in Lahore has deteriorated, earning the city the unfortunate distinction of being the most polluted in the world.

    Meanwhile, dense fog in various cities of Sindh and Punjab has led to operational challenges for flights. The Pakistan International Airliner (PIA) spokesperson emphasizes the importance of obtaining flight information from the PIA Call Centre before heading to the airport, considering the potential disruptions caused by the fog.

    Over the past week, a total of 32 flights destined for Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore, and other Punjab airports had to be redirected to Islamabad International Airport due to the prevailing fog conditions.

    “Severe fog ongoing in the country has affected PIA flights from Lahore, Multan and Sialkot airport,” the airline’s spokesperson, Abdullah Khan, said in a statement, adding the PIA apologized for any inconvenience caused due to these operational challenges.

    “Low visibility and intensity of fog pose difficulties in flight operations,” he added. “Flights from Lahore, Multan, and Sialkot may be canceled, changed or delayed due to fog.”

    Khan noted that flight operations were usually affected in these cities in winter.

    “All passengers are urged to obtain information about their flights from the PIA call center before heading to the airport,” he added.

    Unusual Winter Conditions Across Northwest India:

    Meanwhile, across Northwest India, including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, a thick blanket of fog has descended, impacting visibility levels. Despite the fog, winter temperatures are milder than usual for this time of the year.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that night temperatures in north-western states remain higher than normal, with at least 2-3°C above-normal readings in several regions. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8°C, one degree above normal, with daytime temperatures reaching 22°C.

    Meteorologists attribute the warmer winter to the absence of strong western disturbances, traditionally responsible for winter rainfall over North India. Additionally, global warming is increasingly influencing weather patterns throughout the year, delaying the onset of winter and reducing the intensity of cold waves.