Two arrested for selling fake PSL tickets Lahore

The Gulberg Police have apprehended two individuals involved in selling counterfeit match tickets during a raid conducted at various gates of the Gaddafi Stadium. 

According to SHO Gulberg, Taimoor Abbas Khan, Ayaz Ahmed and Abdul Tawab had been posing as employees of TCS to sell fake tickets to unsuspecting citizens.

The operation was carried out under the supervision of SP Ikhlaq Ullah Tarar, who ensured the successful capture of the suspects. "Abdul Tawab was caught red-handed selling counterfeit tickets at Gate No. 15, while Ayaz Ahmed was arrested at the FIFA Gate, also for selling fake tickets," police said.

The police recovered a large number of fake match tickets from the possession of the arrested men, which were being sold to the public. SHO Gulberg Taimoor Abbas Khan confirmed, "Cases have been filed against the suspects, and further investigations are underway." He assured the public that the police would continue their crackdown on those selling counterfeit tickets to protect citizens from further harm.

DIG Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran praised the operation, emphasizing, "The police are committed to not only ensuring the best security for matches but also to eradicating the business of counterfeit ticket sales." He reiterated that the police will take all necessary steps to safeguard citizens and maintain match security.

On the other hand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the rescheduling of two matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to an official statement, a match initially scheduled to be played in  Multan on May 1 has been shifted to Lahore. The Sultans will face Karachi Kings at Gaddafi Stadium, with the match set to begin at 3 PM. Originally, the match was to be held during the day at Multan Cricket Stadium. Now, Gaddafi Stadium will host a doubleheader on May 1, as Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will also play later in the evening.

Additionally, the match between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators, initially planned for May 10 in Multan, has been rescheduled to May 11 at the same venue. PCB stated that these changes were made after several rounds of consultations, keeping operational ease and the ongoing heatwave in mind.

As part of the adjustments, tickets for the May 1 match in Multan will be refunded. Ticket holders in Lahore will now get to enjoy two matches on the same day. Tickets purchased for the May 10 match in Multan will be valid for the rescheduled fixture on May 11.