Vehari centres on an alleged acid attack at Achar Bazaar, Macheewal, where two pupils and a van driver suffered minor burns after school.
Two schoolchildren, Waheed and Waqas of 531 EB, and van driver Tasawwar Iqbal suffered minor burn injuries in an alleged acid attack after school hours.
The incident took place at Achar Bazaar in Macheewal, Vehari; the injured were examined and reported out of danger.
Initial reports named Shakeel as the suspected attacker, allegedly over an old dispute with the van driver; he fled and has not been arrested.
Residents voiced concern over an alleged delay in police response; senior police later visited the hospital.
Citizens have called for a transparent investigation, the suspect’s arrest and justice for the victims.