LAHORE (Nazrana Times): Police have arrested a Land Cruiser driver accused of verbally abusing and assaulting an employee at a petrol pump in Lahore’s Johar Town. According to reports, the incident occurred after the worker asked the driver to stop smoking on the premises.

CCTV footage of the alleged assault circulated widely on social media, drawing condemnation. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice and directed police to act immediately.

Police Trace Vehicle and Arrest Suspect

According to media reports, police traced the vehicle and arrested the suspect within hours. A weapon was reportedly recovered from his possession.

Shared Video Shows Slap in Police Custody

Maryam Nawaz shared a video of the arrest on X. The footage shows the petrol pump employee slapping the suspect while he is in police custody.

In her accompanying post, the chief minister condemned the original incident and criticised people who regard poorer citizens as inferior or believe wealth and power place them above the law.

Justice Is Every Citizen’s Right, Says Chief Minister

Maryam Nawaz said she stood with the oppressed as Punjab’s chief minister and that wealth, influence or political connections could not protect anyone from accountability.

She stressed that justice was not a privilege reserved for the wealthy but a fundamental right of every citizen.