SARGODHA – Police have arrested a man accused of brutally severing his wife’s leg following a domestic dispute. The arrest came after an armed confrontation with police on Saturday.
Authorities identified the suspect as Mazhar, who allegedly tied up his 22-year-old wife, Iqra Bibi, and attacked her with a meat cleaver before fleeing the scene. Rescue teams rushed the critically injured woman to Dr Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital, where she is receiving treatment.
Police launched a large-scale search operation and later located the suspect near Chak 75 South, where he and his accomplices reportedly opened fire. During the exchange, Mazhar was injured—allegedly by his own associates’ gunfire—and taken into custody. A case has been filed against him and his fleeing accomplices.
Bazaar Vendors Protest Sudden Fee Hike
Vendors at Sargodha’s Friday Bazaar in Liaquat Market staged a protest against a contractor accused of imposing a massive, unauthorized increase in stall fees.
Thrift market stallholders claimed that fees had been raised from Rs500 to Rs2,500 per stall, far exceeding the Rs200–500 range set by the Municipal Corporation. Protesters alleged that despite collecting “millions of rupees” in revenue, the contractor provided no basic facilities—no drinking water, shade, or seating for customers.
Vendors called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to intervene and roll back the sudden price hike.
Tragedy at Lucky Irani Circus: Artist Dies in Suspected Suicide Attempt
In a separate incident, a female artist with the Lucky Irani Circus died after allegedly consuming poison, while a male colleague remains in critical condition. Both were rushed to the hospital after their health deteriorated, but doctors were unable to save the woman. The man was later transferred to a Sargodha hospital for intensive care.
Waste Management Shake-Up: Supervisor Fired for Negligence
The Sargodha Waste Management Company (SWMC) has dismissed a municipal supervisor following complaints from residents about poor garbage collection and unhygienic conditions.
During a surprise inspection, SWMC CEO Rana Shahid Imran found garbage piling up across neighborhoods and ordered MC-1 Supervisor Tanveer Bhatti to be terminated immediately.
Imran vowed to tighten oversight, warning staff that “lazy or negligent officials” would not be tolerated. He directed managers to improve garbage container cleaning, street sweeping, and door-to-door collection to restore basic sanitation services.
