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Youth kills self after murdering cousin

2023-04-28
GUJRANWALA: A youth killed his 14-yearold cousin and later killed himself on Thursday in Lavere village, a suburb of Hafizabad district.

Rana Pappu of Lore Kalan village developed an infatuation with his 14-year-old cousin and wanted to marry her. On Thursday, when the girl`s mother had gone to work, Pappu entered the house of his uncle and forced the girl to go with him. On her refusal, Pappu shot the girl in the head and later shot himself.

After legal formalities, the police handed overthe bodies to the families.

WHEAT SEIZED: The district administration recovered more than 10,000 50kg wheat bags from various warehouses and rice mills on Thursday.

Dozens of wheat smuggling vehicles were taken into custody at checkpoints.

Teams under the supervision of the assistant commissioners, along with revenue and food department officers, conducted raids in different areas and recovered the hoarded wheat.

Cases were registered against the owners of warehouses, rice mills and vehicles. Correspondent