12 ‘treasure-hunters’ held for desecrating shrine
Police register case against suspects under Antiquities Act and recover equipment, tools
HARIPUR:
The locals living near Ghori Wala Baba shrine caught 12 men who were digging around the grave of a local saint to discover hidden treasure during late hours.
The police have registered a case against the suspects under Antiquities Act and recovered equipment and tools used in the crime from their possession.
According to the police, some persons were digging near the grave of Ghori Wali Baba shrine in Dibba Katli area of Haripur. A resident of the area, identified as Muhammad Rizwan, spotted them and informed other residents. The locals gathered and caught the diggers and informed the police. The police reached the site and apprehended them and seized their tools and equipment.
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