Attack on Sheikh Rasheed, 2 killed
February 8, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan News: Awami Muslim League’s chief Shiekh Rasheed escaped unhurt in an apparent attempt on his life here Monday in which two others were killed and three wounded.
Rasheed, who is contesting the bye-polls at NA-55 scheduled to be held later this month, was visiting one of his election offices in downtown city when unknown armed men targeted him, said a spokesman of his residence Lal Haweli.
Two people present at the office were killed in the firing while three others injured who were rushed to nearby hospital, it was reported.
Rasheed narrowly escaped the attempt on his life and remained unhurt, the spokesman said.
Attack on Sheikh Rasheed, 2 killed was first posted on February 8, 2010 at 6:33 pm.
Kuwait Fire Tragedy, Ex-Wife Confess Herself
August 18, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
KUWAIT CITY: The disgruntled former wife of a Kuwaiti bridegroom has reportedly confessed to starting the fire which charred at least 43 women and children at a wedding tent.
The woman, who is the ex-wife of the bridegroom, was arrested after some maids claimed that they saw her setting the tent on fire with some kerosene-soaked rags, Kuwaiti News channel reported on Monday.
The 23-year-old suspect was reportedly taking revenge on her former husband for the ill-treatment he melted out to her during their marriage.
Meanwhile, the bride escaped unhurt but her mother and sister were killed in the devastating blaze which also claimed the lives of 43 women and three children in just three minutes while injuring 90 others, the newspaper said.
The fire broke out on Saturday in a tent reserved for women at a wedding ceremony in Jahra north of Kuwait City.
Kuwait Fire Tragedy, Ex-Wife Confess Herself was first posted on August 18, 2009 at 12:04 pm.
