Influential man burns two minors over monetary dispute in Sahiwal
Last updated on: 01 November,2020 09:40 pm
Influential man burns two minors over monetary dispute in Sahiwal
SAHIWAL (Dunya News) - Two minors were set ablaze over a monetary dispute by an influential man in Sahiwal. Five-year-old Abdul Rehman and three-year-old Nimrah were badly burnt by the fire.
According to details, in a heartbreaking incident in Sahiwal an influential landlord sprayed petrol on two children and set them on fire over a monetary dispute. The fire badly burned both children.
Residents rushed the two children to hospital. Influential landlord Javed and his son escaped after setting children on fire.
The father of the children has accused the police of colluding with influential suspects, which is why he is reluctant to file a case against them.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar took notice of the incident of burning children in Sahiwal and has demanded a report from the RPO.
He ordered strict legal action against the accused involved in the incident and said that they should be brought into custody immediately.
Chief Minister has said that the incident of burning of innocent children is unbearable. No matter how influential the accused is, he cannot escape punishment.
He also directed the administration to provide best medical facilities to the children.
On the other hand, IG Punjab Inam Ghani also took notice of the incident and has demanded a report from RPO Sahiwal while ordering immediate legal action against the accused.