Lahore police have arrested Chand Arabi and his accomplice in connection with the attack on a cosmetics shop in Jhelum Market, Ghaziabad Road, on the night of October 20.
Police shared the update on their social media accounts, highlighting swift action.
The suspect harassed a woman and violently attacked shopkeeper Manzoor Ahsan a resident of Bagh Hakeem.
A video of the incident had gone viral on social media, showing the culprits physically assaulting Ahsan while using vulgar language. The footage sparked outrage among users, who condemned the attackers and demanded strict action.
Ahsan was arranging items in his shop with his associates Asad and Saleem when Chand Arabi pointed a pistol at him and struck him on the head and face with the weapon’s butt. Two other suspects also beat Ahsan and threatened to kill him before fleeing the scene while brandishing their weapons.
Ahsan contacted the police helpline immediately after the attack and later received treatment at Services Hospital Lahore, where doctors issued a medical slip. Assistant Sub-Inspector Sadaqat Ali registered the FIR under Section 506-B of the Pakistan Penal Code and referred the case to the Investigation Wing.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran confirmed the arrests and warned that authorities will show no leniency for anyone taking the law into their own hands.
Social media users praised Lahore police for their quick response and successful operation.