Imran Khan Rally Firing HIGHLIGHTS: Imran Suspects PM Shehbaz Sharif, Two Others Behind Attack, Says PTI Leader
Imran Khan Rally Firing HIGHLIGHTS: The attacker, who has been arrested, opened fire when Khan was standing atop a container-truck to address his ongoing "long march" to Islamabad.
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New Delhi: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured after an assailant opened fire near his convoy during a rally in Pakistan's Gujranwala on Thursday.
The attacker, who has been arrested, opened fire when Khan was standing atop a container-truck to address his ongoing "long march" to Islamabad.
The incident happened when Imran Khan was addressing a rally during Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf party's 'Long March' in Gujranwala. According to television footages, Khan, with a bandage tied around his leg, moved to a car with the help of other people present at the site.
Condemning the incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to seek an immediate report from the inspector-general of police and chief secretary of Punjab.
Taking notice of the firing incident, Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi instructed the provincial IGP to submit a report after thorough investigation.
“Those behind this incident will be brought to justice soon and the injured will be provided the best medical care,” the chief minister said, as per the Dawn report.
Imran Suspects PM Shehbaz Sharif, Two Others Behind Attack, Says PTI Leader
PTI secretary general Asad Umar said that former PM Imran Khan suspects three people — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, and a senior military officer — who are behind the assassination attempt on him. "Imran Khan has said that he had the information beforehand that these people might be involved in the assassination attempt on him," Asad said during a video statement alongside party leader Mian Aslam Iqbal.
Secretary General PTI @Asad_Umar’s exclusive message after assassination attempt on Imran Khan. 1/2 #عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن_ہے pic.twitter.com/a6TXu9hjXS
— PTI (@PTIofficial) November 3, 2022
Attack On Imran Khan Has No Place In Politics, Democracy: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday condemned the attack on Imran Khan and said that it had no place in politics, democracy or society.
The attack on @ImranKhanPTI and his supporters is completely unacceptable, and I strongly condemn this violence. It has no place in politics, in any democracy, or in our society. I’m wishing a speedy recovery to Imran and all who were injured today.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 3, 2022
Punjab Police Say 7 Injured, 1 Killed In Attack During Long March
In a statement, the Punjab police have confirmed that seven people were injured and a person was killed during the attack on PTI chairman Imran Khan’s container during the long march in Wazirabad. It stated that the deceased has been identified as Muazzam Nawaz.
Pakistan Army 'Highly Condemns' Firing Incident, Wishes Speedy Recovery Of Imran Khan, Others
The Pakistan Army has "highly condemned" the firing incident during PTI's long march near Gujranwala. The Inter-Services Public Relations offered sincere prayers for the precious life lost and speedy recovery and well being of Imran Khan and all those injured.
Imran Being Operated Upon At Shaukat Khanum Hospital: Omar Ayub Khan
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being operated upon at Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore. "Imran Khan sahib being operated upon in Shaukat Khanum Emergency. Doctors will brief after the operation Inshallah. Prayers needed for the complete and speedy recovery of Khan Sb and all our injured colleagues," Omar Ayub Khan tweeted.
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