Juvenile: Nine-year-old pickpocket released

GUJRANWALA: A nine-year-old pick-pocket was released by a court on Wednesday. His 15-year-old accomplice was handed over to the police. Sabzi Mandi police said they had arrested Qaiser and Arsalan from near a banquet hall earlier in the day. They were presented before Magistrate Muhammad Jameel Bhatti, who directed the police to release Qaiser for he was so young. Arsalan was sent to a jail for the juvenile. Police said Qaiser would distract people, while Arsalan would steal their wallets and purses. Both belong to Khokar Town in Lahore.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 4^th, 2013.