RAWALPINDI: A local police conducted raid at a marriage party and two persons were booked for displaying firearms and use of firecrackers, according to police spokesman.
Sadiqabad police arrested two persons identified as Muhammad Qaiser and Yasir Qayyum on the violation of marriage laws. Police have registered separate cases against both of them besides confiscating firecrackers and material used in crime from their possession.
Meanwhile, Aerial firing in jubilation has become a big nuisance for the residents in the jurisdiction of Waris Khan Police Station.
The residents of the area expressed grave concern on the indifferent attitude of police and district administration for not taking any action as it could result in death or injury in the locality.
Firing in jubilation has become a routine practice as there is no one to check on this illegal practice.
Fireworks and aerial firing have not only become a routine during marriages but a part of celebration. Aerial firing has claimed a number of precious lives and only criminal apathy of the concerned is responsible for its continuation.
