LAHORE: At least three young men were killed and another was seriously injured in a car racing accident in Lahore’s DHA Phase 6, rescue officials said on Friday.
The incident occurred at night on Main Boulevard, where two cars were reportedly racing when one vehicle went out of control, struck a roadside barrier and then crashed into a tree.
The deceased were identified as Abdul Hanan, 24, Mustafa, 28, and Faizan, 22. Two of them died at the scene, while the third succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to hospital.
The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment. All four men were friends, according to initial information.
The car was completely wrecked in the crash.
Illegal street racing has remained a concern in Lahore, particularly among young drivers. Despite awareness campaigns, the dangerous practice continues to pose a serious risk to motorists and other road users.
Man arrested for assaulting scooty-riding girl in Lahore
In another incident in Lahore, Police have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting a girl riding a scooty in Lahore following a dispute over overtaking, police said on Friday.
The suspect, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, was traced and arrested with the help of his motorcycle’s registration number, police said.
According to the police, the incident occurred on Mozang Link Road, where the suspect overtook the girl, stopped her and subjected her to physical violence.
The first information report (FIR) states that the suspect pulled the girl’s hair, verbally abused her and harassed her in public. He also allegedly snatched her bag and threw it to the ground, damaging a laptop worth Rs50,000.
The girl sustained injuries to her face, and her nasal bone was reportedly affected in the assault.