City Traffic Police (CTP) under grand operation launched against one wheeling, have arrested eight youngsters.
CTP have launched special drive against wheelie and made several arrangements to curb the activity said City Traffic Officer (CTO) Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Ghulam Abbas Tarar. He said those found involved in the activity are being sent behind the bars under section 99/A. He said though, the activity was already being checked by traffic officials deputed on the city roads but special arrangements were made to control rash and dangerous driving and one wheeling in the city he added traffic police officers were directed to keep a vigilant eye on the one-wheelers so that action in accordance with the law could be taken against them. Under special arrangements, traffic officials were deployed at various points. The traffic officers and circle heads had been directed to take stern action against the one-wheelers without discrimination and no one should be spared if found involved in this dangerous act, which is a cause of deaths and severe injuries for the riders.
He said one-wheelers are not only playing with their own lives but they are also a threat for other road users. He said the traffic wardens were directed to take effective measures in this regard. Under efforts to curb the activity, those who found engaged in one-wheeling were also fined. He said the citizens particularly parents should come forward and play their role to curb the activity as one wheeling, rash and negligent driving are the main causes for fatal accidents
519kg narcotics seized by ANF: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 519 kilograms of narcotics from Rawalpindi and Sukkhur during April last.
According to an official report, on April 12, ANF Rawalpindi recovered 237kg of hashish from unattended nylon bags near motorway at Rawalpindi. While on April 13, ANF Rawalpindi, recovered 12kgs heroin at Islamabad Airport. Similarly, on April 18, ANF intercepted a truck and recovered 270kg hashish at Sukkhur. One person was arrested on the spot.
UPS demand increases due to load shedding: Due to unscheduled power outages in the twin cities, the demand for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) units and generators has increased around 20 to 30 percent as compared to the last year.
According to survey conducted by APP, shortage of batteries has also increased the miseries of the customers, as 200 ampere battery is being sold in black market for Rs 14,500 while its company price is Rs 11,500. According to the wholesalers and retailers the demand of UPS has increased, as people are expecting the worst load shedding during this summer. This year, UPS prices range between Rs 7,000 and Rs 18,000 depending on capacity of the unit. Various varieties of UPS are available in the market.
Abdur Rehman dealer of imported and local-made UPS, said the demand for the locally made UPS has almost doubled while the demand for Chinese UPS is low, mainly because it is costly while on the other hand repair charges of it are also high.When asked about the demand of these items, he said it is increasing day to come and he is selling 10 to 15 UPS daily.Most of the consumers said that they have to cut their expenses to save money to get new power back-up equipment as there is no foreseeable solution to the energy crisis and the government has failed to fulfill its promises.
Sohail Ahmed, a customer, said that despite other charges the dealers also charge Rs 1,000 to 2,000 as an installation fee for the UPS.
