Anti-Corruption Dept arrests govt official for corruption

Author: Malik Wasil

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.

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