Key Points

Chuhng police arrest Prado driver Idrees Bhatti for allegedly beating a petrol pump worker in Jubilee Town
The worker had stopped him from smoking at the pump under safety SOPs to prevent a possible accident
The rented Prado was traced through its rental receipt; a weapon was recovered from the accused
DIG Operations says no one is above the law in Lahore and a worker’s self-respect cannot be hurt

LAHORE: Chuhng police have arrested a Prado driver who allegedly assaulted a petrol pump worker in Jubilee Town for stopping him from smoking at the pump, officials said on Friday.

The worker had stopped the man from smoking under safety SOPs to prevent a possible accident. The accused allegedly beat the worker, hurled serious threats at him and fled the spot.

Black Prado at the petrol pump in Jubilee Town Lahore as workers stand nearby

Prado driver confronts a petrol pump worker beside the open car door

Prado driver scuffles with petrol pump workers at the pump in Jubilee Town

On receiving the report, Chuhng police traced the vehicle. Investigation showed the Prado had been obtained on rent. The accused was identified as Idrees Bhatti through the rental receipt.

The accused also tried to resist the police during his arrest. A weapon was recovered from his possession, while further legal proceedings are under way.

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DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said assaulting a citizen who respects the law is unacceptable, adding that those who take the law into their hands in the pride of power, wealth or a big vehicle would be dealt with strictly.

He said no one is allowed to hurt the self-respect of a worker, adding that the police are the support of every oppressed person and the guardian of the rule of law in Lahore.