Shot fired on former Pakistan PM Imran Khan today in afternoon during his rally. It has been reported that he has received wounds on his leg(s).
The gunman who attacked on the Pakistan’s former Prime Minister has been arrested. The incident occurred near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town of Punjab.
According to media reports, former PM has been taken to the hospital in a bullet proof car. We have also learnt that one person has died in the accident, however officials has not confirmed anything yet.
More reports coming in from #Pakistan
– the gunman is arrested
– However, he was able to fire some bullets before he could be restrained
– #ImranKhan is injured on the leg
– one man has been killed in the firing— Maha Siddiqui (@SiddiquiMaha) November 3, 2022
हमलावर गिरफ्तार…#ImranKhan under Attack https://t.co/p3bDIx3DMv pic.twitter.com/6d0g3Nhrm9
— Madhurendra kumar मधुरेन्द्र कुमार (@Madhurendra13) November 3, 2022
Condemning the incident, Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Prime Minister, said that “I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words. I have directed Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident. I pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman & other injured people.”
I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words. I have directed Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident.
I pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman & other injured people. 1/2
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 3, 2022
“Federal government will extend all support necessary to Punjab govt for security & investigation. Violence should have no place in our country’s politics” he added.
Federal government will extend all support necessary to Punjab govt for security & investigation. Violence should have no place in our country's politics. 2/2 https://t.co/LWMUW03kQb
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 3, 2022