POLICE in Lusaka are investigating an incident at Eden Queen Carwash in Chalala, where suspected tear gas was discharged during New Year celebrations. During the New Year’s eve countdown, several individuals sustained injuries after unidentified persons threw a tear-gas canister into the packed establishment. The incident, which occurred during the celebrations, caused a stampede and left some patrons choking while others collapsed. Confirming the incident in a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said the report was made by the manager of the establishment, who stated that unknown individuals discharged the irritant gas inside the bar. He added that police have since launched investigations into the matter. “Police recorded an incident involving the discharge of an irritant substance, suspected to...
