Tag: Sargodha

  • Sargodha: School teacher suspended over ‘anti-government’ posts on social media

    Sargodha: School teacher suspended over ‘anti-government’ posts on social media

    A primary school teacher of Sargodha has been suspended on allegations of provoking his colleagues on social media against the government while being on duty. 

     


    The action was taken under the Punjab Employees, Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act 2006 (PEEDA).

     


    Asad Hayat, who was appointed in Primary School Chak number 5 Rakh Dharema, was suspended by Sargodha District Education Officer (DEO) with immediate effect on charges of spreading propaganda against state institutions, the present government, misuse of social media, misconduct and using the internet during duty hours.

     


    Geo News shared the suspension order, which states, “The services of Asad Hayat, PST, Govt. Primary School Chak No.5 Rakh Dharema Sargodha are hereby suspended with immediate effect under the PEEDA Act-2006.”

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    The sections under which he has been suspended were not mentioned in the notification. Asad was directed to report to the concerned office immediately.

     


    In September, a show cause notice was issued to the Headmaster of the Government Special Education Center Chichawatani District in Sahiwal for passing political remarks on WhatsApp.

     


    The notice served to him stated that a complaint had been filed against Abdul Karim, the headmaster, on the Chief Minister of Punjab’s complaint portal, saying that he had made statements on a WhatsApp group that were meant to discredit the government of Punjab.

     


    The show cause notice was issued under Section 7(b) and Section 5(1)(a) of the Peeda Act, 2006. 

     


    In October, four teachers of Kasur’s Government Girls High School Basti Lal Shah Tehsil were suspended for cutting spinach within the school to make saag- a popular local dish.

     

     
    The charges pressed against them were in terms of section 6 read with section 5 of the PEEDA Act [Punjab Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act], 2006.

  • Lucky Ali wants to visit Pakistan

    Lucky Ali wants to visit Pakistan

    Indian singer Lucky Ali, the son of Bollywood’s late comedy maestro Mehmood, wants to visit Pakistan.

    In a tweet posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the singer wrote, “Hoping to get a visit visa to Pakistan to visit my relatives and see my mothers ancestral village Bhera.”

    Lucky Ali’s mother, Madhu Kumari, was the younger sister of Indian film giant Meena Kumari. Madhu, who’s real name was Mahliqa, was born in Bhera, Sargodha, to Ali Bux and Iqbal Begum. Ali’s parents met when he started teaching tennis to Meena.

    Underneath Lucky Ali’s tweet, many Pakistanis welcomed him, including some from Bhera who offered him a stay at their house.

  • Man kills five-year-old son of woman he wanted to marry

    Man kills five-year-old son of woman he wanted to marry

    A young man claiming to be in love with a married woman kidnapped and killed the woman’s five-year-old son in the suburbs of Sargodha.

    A police report reveals that the suspects kept sending messages to the woman’s husband through an anonymous phone saying, “If you want the child back, divorce your wife,” even though he had murdered the child by then.

    However, the police have arrested the suspect after about nine months.

    Five-year-old Shahzeb’s father, Rehman Ali, worked as a labourer while the mother was allegedly romantically involved with the suspect Mukarram.

    Police investigations reveal that the mother of the five-year-old had an extra-marital affair with Mukarram. It is claimed that she had left her husband and children several times to elope with Mukarram, as they wanted to marry each other. However, Mukrram’s parents were not ready to accept the woman’s condition that the young boy Shahzeb would also stay with them.

    Mukarram then abducted the toddler, seeing him as an obstacle to the marriage, but strangled him afterwards and threw the body into a canal.

    Mobile data investigations have confirmed that Mukarram turned out to be Shahzeb’s killer.

    Shahzeb’s mother was completely unaware of her son’s murder.

    The five-year-old was kidnapped in September last year, and the suspect was arrested after nine months of raids and investigation, which, according to the police, was a big success.

  • Landlord arrested for injuring donkey with axe in Sargodha

    Landlord arrested for injuring donkey with axe in Sargodha

    A landlord injured a donkey in Sargodha after wielding it with an axe.

    According to the police, the donkey entered the fields of Zemindar Mehboob Nawaz in Tarkhanwala village near Sargodha.

    Upon notification by DPO Dr. Asad Ejaz, Chokki Faruka police took immediate action and arrested the accused.

    Police report that the injured donkey has been transferred to the Livestock Hospital and has been bandaged.

  • Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Cattle burnt alive in Sargodha, suspect arrested

    Six cattle were burnt alive in Sargodha as personal grudges were taken to a brutal extent. Police have arrested the main suspect.

    The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Bhagtanwala police station in Sargodha, where influential individuals set fire to a poor farmer’s cattle. The suspects managed to escape.

    As a result of the brutality, six cattle valued at hundreds of thousands of rupees were burnt to death, while more than a dozen others were seriously injured.

    Taking note of the incident, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed DPO Sargodha to take strict action against the suspect. Bhagtanwala police registered a case against the man and initiated an investigation.

    On the micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), Punjab Police shared photos of the crime scene.

    Reportedly, yesterday, police arrested the main suspect who tried to harm his adversary due to personal enmity. While the main suspect was apprehended, his wife and son have been released on bail prior to arrest.

  • Erica Robin and Mashal Khan condemn assault on Christian man in Sargodha

    Erica Robin and Mashal Khan condemn assault on Christian man in Sargodha

    Earlier in the week, a Christian man was injured in Sargodha by a violent mob, while his house and factory were set on fire on allegations of blasphemy. While police were able to control the situation before it spiralled out of control, the situation was reminiscent of Jaranwala riots for many people.

    Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin and Pakistani actor Mashal Khan have talked about the attempted lynching, asking authorities to protect minority rights.

    Robin posted a powerful message on her Instagram about how minorities in Pakistan face difficulties and why things must change. She said, “It’s sad that minorities in Pakistan aren’t treated the same as the majority. If it wasn’t for the votes of minorities in 1947, Pakistan wouldn’t be here today.

    Even Quaid-e-Azam recognized that minorities played a big part in making Pakistan. But what’s happening in Pakistan now is terrible and has been happening for a long time.”

    Robin spoke up after the terrible attack in Sargodha, saying that this isn’t just one incident. She said, “The recent sad event in Sargodha, where an innocent person was killed, shows how minorities are treated badly. This isn’t the only time it’s happened; there have been other incidents like the Gojra riots, where Ahmadis were targeted, and attacks on Hindu and Christian communities for many years.”

    She also talked about how Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are sometimes used unfairly against minorities. She said, “The blasphemy law in Pakistan has been used unfairly against minorities many times. Most Pakistanis need to speak up and say we should get rid of this law. Minorities are a big part of our country and deserve to be treated fairly and protected.” Robin also shared her love for Pakistan and her hope for things to get better. “We care about our country and are an important part of it. It’s time for things to change.”

    Mashal also used Instagram to speak out against the attacks and highlight the important role minorities played in Pakistan’s history. “I keep having to say the same thing over and over. Minorities helped build Pakistan, and it was meant to protect them too. Muslims were a minority before Pakistan was made and faced hate because of their religion. We can’t let this keep happening in our own country,” Mashal said. The Suno Chanda actor added, “If we let these terrible people get away with this, they’ll feel more powerful. We need to stand up for minorities.”

    The victim, Nazir Gill, was critically injured despite police saving his life. He’s being treated at a hospital. When the angry mob attacked, they wrecked Nazir Gill’s house and factory. Scared, many Christian people ran away from their homes, some taking shelter in churches nearby.

  • House help, 12, beaten to death with iron rods in Sargodha

    House help, 12, beaten to death with iron rods in Sargodha

    A 12-year-old girl working as domestic help was allegedly tortured to death by her employers in Sargodha.

    The horrific incident happened in Village 84 South, a suburb of Sargodha, where Ayesha worked as a house helper. She was employed by a landlord named Jawad Bhatti, reported Geo News.

    Bhatti and his wife reportedly struck the child with iron rods and sticks. After the child died, the suspects telephoned Ayesha’s family members and informed them that their daughter had an accident because of which she is severely injured.

    When the family reached the place, they found out that the girl had been tortured and killed, as per the local police.

    Bhatti and his wife ran away to escape arrest.

    Providing details about the suspect, the police said that Bhatti is a contractor of the toll plaza.

    The police said that a murder case has been registered against the suspect and his wife at the Laksian Police Station on the complaint of the girl’s father. A search is also underway to arrest the suspects.

    The child’s body was shifted to a hospital for autopsy.

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice and immediately sought a report from the Inspector-General of police.

    On February 26, another child worker named Ayesha was killed, reportedly by her employers, in Faisalabad while the parents were being forced to reconcile with the alleged murderers.

  • Girl aspiring to become a police officer made honorary in-charge for a day

    Girl aspiring to become a police officer made honorary in-charge for a day

    On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, a Factor VII patient, Aniqa, was made an honorary in-charge for a day in Sargodha city.

    Factor VII deficiency is a rare disorder that is born due to lack of protein. Lack of production of factor VII leads to inability to form blood clots that can result in excessive wound bleeding.

    As an aspiring police officer, she was given the opportunity to administer the Police Protection Center for the day.

    While she was on duty, Aniqa gave a lady constable a two-day leave, met DPO Faisal Kamran along with other office matters, and also expressed her desire to become SHO for a day.

    The District Police Officer (DPO) issued an order to depute Anika as an honorary SHO for a day

  • PTA and FIA collaborate to bust illegal internet service providers 

    PTA and FIA collaborate to bust illegal internet service providers 

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), executed two highly effective operations in Sargodha targeting unauthorised internet service providers.

    The initial operation unfolded in the RB Block of Rose Valley Society, while the second operation was conducted at Burj-e-Umar Plaza on Mian Khan Road, as detailed in an official press release issued on Friday.

    During these operations, law enforcement apprehended one individual, and a range of equipment used by these illicit internet service providers, such as switches, routers, laptops, antennas, and more, was seized. These entities had been offering internet services without the requisite licence from PTA, both in Sargodha and its adjoining regions.

    These successful crackdowns against unauthorised ISPs became possible due to the unwavering commitment and persistent efforts of the PTA in monitoring and addressing the issue of illegal internet services. According to ARY News, this proactive approach aims to reduce financial losses to the national Treasury caused by tax evasion and revenue misreporting.

  • Two brothers confess murdering younger sister

    Two brothers confess murdering younger sister

    Two brothers have been arrested in Sargodha after they confessed to killing their sister in Ganesh Town.

    A few days ago, Mudassar and Tassawar’s parents went out of the house to attend a funeral in a nearby village. Their 12-year-old-sister, Hina, was at her Quran class. On her return, Hina saw her brothers indulging in inappropriate activities with a village girl.

    She was infuriated at the sight and threatened to tell their parents about it. The brothers, out of fear, strangled Hina and hanged her body from a faucet with a cloth around her neck to pass it off as suicide.

    The police investigation team took them under custody and later unveiled that they staged her so-called suicide before leaving for the night shift at the restaurant they worked in.