The Anti-Corruption Establishment’s (ACE) branch in Gujranwala on Sunday arrested a grade-17 officer for his alleged involvement in corruption and misuse of power case.
Reportedly, former town officer Qalab Abbas allowed construction of commercial buildings in Aroop town without acquiring No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) from builders, causing a massive loss to government exchequer.
The ACE lodged a case against him in 2015 on several complaints filed by citizens of Gujranwala.
Meanwhile, the ACE found enough evidence against the accused during investigation, and subsequently arrested him during a raid.
Man dies in fatal car accident
A man was crushed to death on Sunday by a speeding car on Nowshera road in Gujranwala.
Reportedly, Abdul Hameed, a resident of Baghbanpura, was crossing the road when a car ran over him.
He breathed his last when he was being shifted to the DHQ Hospital.
Published in Daily Times, September 3rd 2018.