CM seeks murder inquiry report in 3 days

Orders locking swimming pools working without security, lifeguards


APP September 07, 2022

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi summoned IG police and CCPO Lahore to his office to review the progress on murder of a girl child Maria in Sharifpura Lakhodair, on Tuesday.

The CM expressed his annoyance over delay in the investigation of the murder case of a minor girl.

He directed them to complete the investigation in three days positively and asked the advocate general to submit the case challan to the court without delay.

He said, “I will go to every extent to ensure justice for the victim’s family and the perpetrators of the crime would not escape punishment. The CM ordered locking the swimming pools working without security and lifeguards and ordered indiscriminate legal action against swimming pools lacking security and lifeguards facilities.

“I would personally monitor the progress and justice will be seen to be done,” he added. The CCPO Lahore said that 11 accused, including the owner, had been arrested and the investigation was in progress.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, September 7th, 2022.

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