Man shot dead on Rawalpindi's Mall Road after 'opening fire' on security personnel
A man, whom police claimed was affiliated with a “particular political party”, was shot dead by law enforcement officials on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road on Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire on security forces, injuring an official. “The attacker, Muhammad Hussain, was immediately killed in retaliatory fire,” said a statement by Rawalpindi police. The police added that evidence and “links have…
On Tuesday, a man named Muhammad Hussain was shot dead by law enforcement officials in Rawalpindi's Mall Road after allegedly firing on security personnel, causing injury to one of them. The police stated that Hussain was killed in retaliatory fire and that evidence against him, including links found on his mobile phone and other belongings, suggested he was affiliated with the "particular political party" and an active member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
The alleged attacker was from Khyber district and was carrying a PTI flag, along with bullets and weapons, during the raid. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar condemned the "politics of violence" adopted by PTI members who came to protests armed and ready to open fire on security personnel. Tarar also mentioned a long march to Islamabad planned for September 27, stating that PTI members always come armed at their protests and have a history of violent actions.
The minister accused PTI of spreading anarchy in the country and ruining law and order, emphasizing that PTI's achievements are not appreciated by the party. PTI distanced itself from the incident, denying any connection to terrorism and claiming to be advocating for a peaceful political struggle.
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