Stories by Sajjad Akbar Shah

Suspect sent on judicial remand for allegedly filming women at Khanewal garment shop’s changing rooms

SHO says arrest made on Sunday, FIR includes two to three unidentified suspects as well.

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:37am

Speeding car kills student, injures two others in Mian Channu

DPO says driver has been arrested and a case has been registered; Punjab CM Maryam takes notice of incident.

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 02:31pm

Maulana Tariq Jamil confirms death of son Asim, asks for prayers

"We request you all to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion," says renowned scholar; Punjab police chief summons report.

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 02:00am

Woman dies after being set ablaze in Jhang; police register FIR against husband

According to the medical report, the victim had sustained burns across 90 per cent of her body.

Updated 09 Dec, 2019 01:32pm

Suspect arrested in Khanewal for murdering man, burning his body 'in the name of honour'

According to DSP Jahanian, the suspect had suspicions of illicit relations between his cousin and the victim.

Published 21 Nov, 2019 01:45pm

Husband, brother-in-law severely injure woman in Khanewal for 'refusing to make tea'

Woman says in FIR that her brother-in-law hit her in the face with an axe, husband also beat her up.

Published 14 Oct, 2019 12:52pm

Two sisters kidnapped, gang-raped by five men in Kabirwala

One suspect arrested by police; raids being carried out to apprehend the other four men.

Published 11 Oct, 2019 11:38pm

Seminary teacher arrested in Kabirwala for alleged rape of teenage boy

A case was registered "after medical results proved that the 13-year-old student had been sexually assaulted": police.

Updated 09 Oct, 2019 11:28pm

Police stop marriage of minors in Khanewal; arrest fathers of underage 'groom, bride'

Police say they are conducting searches for the arrest of the Nikah Khwan (marriage officiator) who escaped.

Published 28 Aug, 2019 02:22pm

Kabirwala man stabs teenage fiancée to death after suspecting she owns a phone

Despite the girl's denial of having a phone, her cousin searched her frantically and later stabbed her to death.

Published 23 Feb, 2019 01:33am

Rape victim, mother found dead in Khanewal

Police suspect the duo were murdered and hung to make it seem like a double suicide case.

Updated 05 Feb, 2019 11:13pm

Mother, daughter shot to death outside court in Khanewal District

Police say murders could be part of a long-running family feud.

Updated 08 Dec, 2018 03:37pm

Woman, minor daughter found dead hanging from a tree in Khanewal: police

Police say the 30-year-old, her 4-year-old daughter were strangled to death before their bodies were hung from a tree.

Updated 14 Nov, 2018 04:56pm

Teenage girl with disabilities allegedly raped in Khanewal

Locals in the area protest demanding arrest of suspect who, they allege, has raped two girls previously.

Updated 20 Sep, 2018 08:22pm

Mian Channu youth accuses police of torturing him to extract 'confession'

Victim says police tried to force him into a confession that he owned illegal weapons; DPO suspends ASI.

Updated 13 Sep, 2018 07:30am

Labourer abducted, tortured, humiliated in Mian Channu after he fails to return Rs40,000

The victim's head, moustache and eyebrows were shaved off and his face blackened over the non-payment of a loan.

Published 10 Sep, 2018 12:33pm

Poll duty kept Jahanian police from investigating rape victim's case

A five-year-old girl was reportedly raped on July 23; FIR was registered five days later.

Published 28 Jul, 2018 03:02pm

Clashes, violence mar polling in various constituencies; at least 2 killed

Workers killed, injured in several constituencies of Punjab, KP, Balochistan and Sindh.

Updated 26 Jul, 2018 02:25am

Man accused of being a robber lynched by villagers in Khanewal

Victim's father says deceased was not a thief, alleges that some villagers conspired with police and killed him.

Published 06 Jun, 2018 08:07pm

Punjab govt bans Kabaddi in schools following child's death

All activities and games which may cause injuries have been banned, Punjab govt tells school administration.

Published 17 Apr, 2018 07:55pm