NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot and injured after addressing a rally in Narowal’s tehsil Kanjrur here on Sunday.
The assailant, Abid, shot at the interior minister at his right shoulder as he was sitting in his vehicle, confirmed DPO Imran Kishwar, adding that a 30-bore pistol was also recovered from the man. The suspect, aged between 20-22 years, is reportedly a resident of Narowal.
Iqbal was shifted to the hospital immediately after the incident. His son, Ahmed, confirmed his father was conscious and out of danger.
“He is receiving initial medical treatment at DHQ Hospital in Narowal,” Ahmed told Geo News, adding that his father would be shifted to Lahore for further medical aid.
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry, in an exclusive conversation with Geo News, said that suspect’s age was between 20 and 22 years. Chaudhry said an investigation was underway into the incident.
The Inspector General of Punjab Arif Nawaz took notice of the incident and summoned a report from Narowal DPO Kishwar. The police chief issued orders to take strict legal action against the suspect.
