SAHlWAL: A bridegroom died and his bride, along with three family members, were critically injured when their car hit a tree near village 37/12-L, Sahiwal-Khanewal National Highway on Monday.

The car was part of a wedding procession returning from Dera Lal, Hyderabad, Sindh, to Patoki, district Kasur.

According to reports, the accident happened because the car driver fell asleep while driving.

Muhammad Yousaf, 35-year-old bridegroom, died at the scene.

Rescue 1122 first transported the injured to Chichawatni Tehsil Hospital and then to Sahiwal Teaching Hospital.

Those injured include bride Sonia Bibi, bridegroom`s sister Asmia Bibi, another family member Anwari Bibi and car driver Arif.

Bridegroom`s father Babu llyas declined to file any complaint with the police.

RAPE: City police arrested a youth who allegedly raped a transgender and later cut her hair for not meeting his demand in Mohalla Farid Ganjh, Sahiwal city.

City Police station registered a case under sections 376 and 337v(2) of the PPC against the suspect on a complaint by the transgender.

The police raided different places to arrest the main culprit.