Overview
- An internal accountability inquiry confirmed that the widower, Ghulam Murtaza, was illegally detained and assaulted in the SHO’s office, with CCTV footage supporting the finding and departmental action recommended against SP City Bilal and SHO Zain.
- Police added Section 316 of the Pakistan Penal Code to the case alongside Section 322, expanding the legal scope to address the death of the 10‑month‑old daughter.
- A Lahore court approved a four‑day physical remand for multiple suspects tied to the project, including company and TEPA site officials presented in handcuffs.
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered arrests and dismissals of project officials, halted work by the contractor, announced Rs10 million compensation for the family, and directed citywide safety measures at open excavation sites.
- Authorities broadened the investigation to include government officers accused of negligence, secured the Bhatti Gate site under stricter safety protocols, and said post‑mortem reports are expected between February 2 and 3.