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Three family members shot dead on route to court in Lahore
- Web Desk
- Nov 02, 2024
LAHORE: Three family members a man and his two sons were shot dead in Lahore while heading to court for a scheduled appearance in broad daylight.
According to the police, unknown gunmen opened fire on Saggian Road, targeting the father and his sons as they traveled by rickshaw.
Initial reports suggest that the gunmen arrived on motorbikes, with suspicions pointing to an old enmity as the motive behind the killing. Another individual was injured in the crossfire.
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the incident, demanding a report from Lahore’s CCPO and expressing condolences to the bereaved family.
She directed authorities to ensure swift action and bring those responsible to justice.
Additionally, Punjab IG Dr. Usman Anwar instructed officials to use all available resources to apprehend the suspects.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran stated that evidence is being collected, and teams have been formed to arrest those involved.