MUZAFFARGARH: The first (qualifying) round of Thal Jeep Rally was completed here with the participation of drivers on Friday.

Sahibzada Mohammad Ali, Zain Mahmood and Mohammad Sheraz got positions in the qualifying round for which a three-kilometre track was prepared.

Sahibzada Mohammad Ali reached the target in one minute and 31 seconds, followed by Roni Patel, Asad Khoro, Sahibzada Sultan, Tashna Patel, Deena Patel and others.

As many as 109 vehicles were registered in the qualifying round on Friday. In the stock category, Yasir Ahmad, Asif Imam and Taimoor got first, second and third positions, respectively.

Among the competitors are women who have made out their name. Deena Patel, the youngest driver, told media that it was a great moment for them and eight women were participating this time round. She lauded the security arrangements made by police. The final of the women drivers will be held on Saturday (today).

Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza and DPO Mohammad Hassan Iqbal reached Head Mohammad Wala and welcomed the racers. The DC said it was a proud moment for Muzaffargrah where such kind of international competition was being held.

He said the 195 kilometre track for rally had been prepared and security arrangements had been finalised. He said 14 check posts had been set up with the deployment of police and Rescue 1122 personnel. Rescuers gave first-aid to driver Danish whose vehicle overturned.