Purse Snatcher Held in Lahore; DIG Holds Open Court

Key Points

Lytton Road police arrested a man who snatched a woman’s purse and recovered the mobile phone, cash and identity card from him.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran directed the SHO Qila Gujar Singh to report on a complaint alleging that a newborn died due to a hospital attendant’s negligence.
The DIG heard citizens’ complaints in an open court and ordered legal action on complaints about moneylenders and alleged domestic violence.

LAHORE: Lytton Road police have arrested a man who snatched a woman’s purse and fled.

Police said the accused, Ahsan, was arrested from Singh Pura. The mobile phone, cash and identity card present in the purse were recovered from him.

CCTV footage of the incident showed the accused snatching the purse from the woman and fleeing. The arrested man has been handed over to the investigation wing for further investigation.

The DIG Operations said the protection of the life and property of citizens and the accountability of criminal elements was the top priority.

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Complaint Over Newborn’s Death at Private Hospital

A woman has alleged that her newborn died due to the negligence of an attendant at a private hospital during delivery.

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran directed the SHO Qila Gujar Singh to ascertain the facts of the matter and present a report.

He said action would be taken according to law in the matter of alleged negligence during delivery.

The DIG said medical negligence would be determined through relevant evidence and examination by the competent forum. He said if evidence of a cognizable offence came to light, a case would be registered according to law.

DIG Operations Holds Open Court

The DIG Operations held an open court twice in his office during the day and issued orders on citizens’ complaints.

A blind father complained of violence and threats by his son. The DIG directed the SHO Data Darbar to provide protection to the citizen.

Several complaints of alleged violence by husbands against women were also received. The SHOs of Gujjarpura, Iqbal Town and Islam Pura were ordered to take legal action after verifying the complaints.

On several complaints of alleged threats by moneylenders, the SHOs of Mughalpura and Badami Bagh were directed to take legal action.

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The DIG said there was a zero tolerance policy against harassment and social crimes. He said providing protection and legal redress to citizens was the responsibility of the police.

He said he held an open court six days a week to hear citizens’ complaints and also heard complaints on Facebook Live at 12 noon on Sunday.