Morning briefing: Pakistan's Multan records 1,914 AQI and heavy smog; BJP worker found murdered in Bengal, and more
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Smog blanketed Lahore and Multan in Pakistan as the air quality index (AQI) soared to alarming levels, reaching 760 in Lahore and a staggering 1,914 in Multan, making it the world's most polluted city, according to ANI. On Friday, Multan's AQI even crossed the 2000 mark. Authorities have yet to implement measures to tackle the pollution, while residents failed to wear protective masks. In Lahore, smog caused widespread road closures for the second consecutive day, with several traffic points blocked. A road accident on GT Road near Kalashah Kako left nine people injured due to poor visibility, reports ANI. Dig Deeper
A BJP worker, Prithviraj Naskar, was found dead at the party's office in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, after being missing since November 5, PTI reported. Naskar, who managed the BJP's social media in the district, was discovered with multiple injuries and blood-soaked on Friday night. The discovery has sparked a political dispute between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress. Police arrested a woman in connection with the murder, and she reportedly confessed to attacking Naskar with sharp weapons. Authorities suspect personal motives, potentially linked to a relationship or a quarrel with the arrested individual. Dig Deeper
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