Okara: Clash Between Two Groups Over Love Marriage
The girl’s brother opened fire, but the police safely took the girl into custody.
The court premises in Tehsil Depalpur of Okara district turned into a battleground when a dispute arose over a love marriage.
The girl’s brother opened fire, but the police safely took the girl into custody. The accused was arrested, and a weapon was recovered.
Details of the Okara Incident
The case stems from an abduction complaint filed in the jurisdiction of Haveli Lakha Police Station. Chanda Munir, the alleged abductee, had come to court to record her statement.
During this time, a heated confrontation broke out between her family and the accused, Azaan, which escalated into a physical altercation and firing.
The police acted swiftly, arresting the accused and recovering a pistol from his possession, initiating legal proceedings against him.
Statement from DPO Okara Rashid Hidayat
DPO Rashid Hidayat emphasized that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands. He assured that the accused would face strict punishment in accordance with the law to prevent such incidents in the future.
This incident highlights the prompt action by law enforcement, potentially averting a major tragedy.