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Ahsan Iqbal injured after being shot at Narowal corner meeting
Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot and injured at a corner meeting in his constituency Narowal here on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Photo: File
NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot and injured at a corner meeting in his constituency Narowal here on Sunday.
The assailant, Abid Hussain, shot at the interior minister at his right shoulder from a distance of 15 yards as he was sitting in his vehicle to leave the rally ground in Kanjrur, confirmed DPO Imran Kishwar.
Workers of Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), standing near the assailant, tackled the man after he opened fire at Iqbal, said Punjab Government Spokesperson Malik Ahmed Khan. He further said the suspect was stopped from firing a second shot.
A 30-bore pistol was recovered from the arrested suspect, aged between 20-22 years, confirmed DPO Kishwar. Abid 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 an investigation was underway into the incident.
The Inspector General of Punjab Captain (retd) Arif Nawaz Khan 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.
Political leaders condemn incident
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan strongly condemned the attack on the interior minister.
Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari also expressed the need to stop such incident.
PPP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Sherry Rehman expressed regret at the incident.
"PTI strongly condemns [the] attack on Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal," Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah also condemned the incident. “The attack on Iqbal is a question mark over the country’s security,” he said. “A comprehensive security strategy is required before the elections.”
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Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal was attacked in Punjab’s Narowal town on Sunday evening, Express News reported.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader was attacked during the party’s corner meeting in Qasba Kanjrod area of the town.
The incident took place when Iqbal was leaving the meeting, being held at MPA Rana Manan’s residence. Police said the minister received two bullets to his arm.
The attacker has been identified as 21-year-old Abid Hussain, who has been shifted to an undisclosed location.
Iqbal was taken to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where he is being treated at the operation theatre.
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry told a private TV channel that Iqbal was out of danger. The arrested suspect was between 20-22 years old, he said, adding that he was being interrogated.
“Ahsan Iqbal was targeted and shot in the arm,” Asim Khan, a special aide to the politician, told AFP. “He is out of danger and being taken to a medical facility in Lahore. The attacker has been arrested.”
Malik Ahmed Khan, a spokesman for the Punjab government, told AFP Iqbal had been attending the meeting in his constituency in Narowal district when he was shot in the right arm.
“The attacker was about to fire a second shot when police and people in the meeting overpowered him,” Khan said, adding that Iqbal was undergoing surgery and confirming his life was not in danger.
The suspected attack on Iqbal comes as the ruling party is struggling to regain its footing ahead of the coming general elections after a series of blows to its top leaders.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was deposed by the Supreme Court last year over graft allegations and has been banned from politics for life, while foreign minister Khawaja Asif was also removed by the court late last month for violating election laws.
Condemnations
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi strongly condemned the assassination attempt.
The premier called for an immediate report into the incident from IG Police Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the heinous attack on the federal minister’s life.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran condemned the attack.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, saying, “We have to put a stop to such incidents.”
Party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also condemned the attack and prayed for the interior minister’s speedy recovery.
Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah also condemned the assassination attempt on Iqbal. He also called for a detailed report into the brazen attack.
“This incident has raised a major question mark on the security situation in the country and there is a dire need to have foolproof security arrangements in place for the upcoming general elections,” Shah added.
Leader of the Opposition in Senate Sherry Rehman prayed for the minister’s early recovery and expressed solidarity with his family.
PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry also condemned the incident.
“I am shocked and saddened at the attack on Ahsan Iqbal. This is a cowardly act which will not deter him. I pray for his full and quick recovery. May Allah protect us all,” Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said in a tweet.
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Interior Ahsan Iqbal escapes assassination attempt in Narowal
NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal narrowly escaped death when he was shot at after a political rally in his hometown Narowal on Sunday evening, officials said.
He escaped the assassination attempt with arm injuries and underwent treatment at District Headquarters Hospital.
He was returning to his vehicle after addressing a corner meeting in Kanjrur town of Narowal when he was shot in the right arm at by a young man.
The interior minister was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital for emergency aid. According to family and officials, Ahsan Iqbal was out of danger now.
Police have arrested the suspected shooter and launched investigations about the motive of his attack.
State Minister Talal Chaudhry said that a 22-year-old person was involved in the shooting.
"A 22-year-old person has been arrested ," he told Geo TV, adding that the interior minister may be shifted to Lahore if required.
"By the Grace of Gold, Ahsan Iqbal is out of danger."
The state minister criticized a court order regarding withdrawal of security.
Narowal DPO said that the suspected gunman has been arrested along with his firearm.
The suspect has been identified as Abid Hussain, who is a resident of the same town.
An eyewitness told media that people accompanying the minister grabbed the shooter, beat him up and handed him over to police for interrogation.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent his official helicopter to Narowal to airlift the minister to Lahore.
The chief minister has ordered IG Punjab to submit a report.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also confirmed that the interior minister was out of danger.
Ahmed Iqbal, son of Ahsan Iqbal, said that first aid was given to his father at the DHQ.
"My father is out of danger now, but we are shifting him to Lahore for medical care," he said, urging the nation to pray for his father's recovery.
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Ahsan Iqbal injured after being shot at Narowal corner meeting
Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot and injured at a corner meeting in his constituency Narowal here on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Photo: File
NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot and injured at a corner meeting in his constituency Narowal here on Sunday.
The assailant, Abid Hussain, shot at the interior minister at his right shoulder from a distance of 15 yards as he was sitting in his vehicle to leave the rally ground in Kanjrur, confirmed DPO Imran Kishwar.
Workers of Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), standing near the assailant, tackled the man after he opened fire at Iqbal, said Punjab Government Spokesperson Malik Ahmed Khan. He further said the suspect was stopped from firing a second shot.
A 30-bore pistol was recovered from the arrested suspect, aged between 20-22 years, confirmed DPO Kishwar. Abid 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 an investigation was underway into the incident.
The Inspector General of Punjab Captain (retd) Arif Nawaz Khan 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.
Political leaders condemn incident
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan strongly condemned the attack on the interior minister.
Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari also expressed the need to stop such incident.
PPP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Sherry Rehman expressed regret at the incident.
"PTI strongly condemns [the] attack on Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal," Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah also condemned the incident. “The attack on Iqbal is a question mark over the country’s security,” he said. “A comprehensive security strategy is required before the elections.”
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Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal shot at Narowal corner meeting
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Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal shot at Narowal corner meeting
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Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal was attacked in Punjab’s Narowal town on Sunday evening, Express News reported.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader was attacked during the party’s corner meeting in Qasba Kanjrod area of the town.
The incident took place when Iqbal was leaving the meeting, being held at MPA Rana Manan’s residence. Police said the minister received two bullets to his arm.
The attacker has been identified as 21-year-old Abid Hussain, who has been shifted to an undisclosed location.
Iqbal was taken to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where he is being treated at the operation theatre.
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry told a private TV channel that Iqbal was out of danger. The arrested suspect was between 20-22 years old, he said, adding that he was being interrogated.
“Ahsan Iqbal was targeted and shot in the arm,” Asim Khan, a special aide to the politician, told AFP. “He is out of danger and being taken to a medical facility in Lahore. The attacker has been arrested.”
Malik Ahmed Khan, a spokesman for the Punjab government, told AFP Iqbal had been attending the meeting in his constituency in Narowal district when he was shot in the right arm.
“The attacker was about to fire a second shot when police and people in the meeting overpowered him,” Khan said, adding that Iqbal was undergoing surgery and confirming his life was not in danger.
The suspected attack on Iqbal comes as the ruling party is struggling to regain its footing ahead of the coming general elections after a series of blows to its top leaders.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was deposed by the Supreme Court last year over graft allegations and has been banned from politics for life, while foreign minister Khawaja Asif was also removed by the court late last month for violating election laws.
Condemnations
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi strongly condemned the assassination attempt.
The premier called for an immediate report into the incident from IG Police Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the heinous attack on the federal minister’s life.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran condemned the attack.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, saying, “We have to put a stop to such incidents.”
Party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also condemned the attack and prayed for the interior minister’s speedy recovery.
Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah also condemned the assassination attempt on Iqbal. He also called for a detailed report into the brazen attack.
“This incident has raised a major question mark on the security situation in the country and there is a dire need to have foolproof security arrangements in place for the upcoming general elections,” Shah added.
Leader of the Opposition in Senate Sherry Rehman prayed for the minister’s early recovery and expressed solidarity with his family.
PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry also condemned the incident.
“I am shocked and saddened at the attack on Ahsan Iqbal. This is a cowardly act which will not deter him. I pray for his full and quick recovery. May Allah protect us all,” Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said in a tweet.
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Interior Ahsan Iqbal escapes assassination attempt in Narowal
NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal narrowly escaped death when he was shot at after a political rally in his hometown Narowal on Sunday evening, officials said.
He escaped the assassination attempt with arm injuries and underwent treatment at District Headquarters Hospital.
He was returning to his vehicle after addressing a corner meeting in Kanjrur town of Narowal when he was shot in the right arm at by a young man.
The interior minister was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital for emergency aid. According to family and officials, Ahsan Iqbal was out of danger now.
Police have arrested the suspected shooter and launched investigations about the motive of his attack.
State Minister Talal Chaudhry said that a 22-year-old person was involved in the shooting.
"A 22-year-old person has been arrested ," he told Geo TV, adding that the interior minister may be shifted to Lahore if required.
"By the Grace of Gold, Ahsan Iqbal is out of danger."
The state minister criticized a court order regarding withdrawal of security.
Narowal DPO said that the suspected gunman has been arrested along with his firearm.
The suspect has been identified as Abid Hussain, who is a resident of the same town.
An eyewitness told media that people accompanying the minister grabbed the shooter, beat him up and handed him over to police for interrogation.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent his official helicopter to Narowal to airlift the minister to Lahore.
The chief minister has ordered IG Punjab to submit a report.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also confirmed that the interior minister was out of danger.
Ahmed Iqbal, son of Ahsan Iqbal, said that first aid was given to his father at the DHQ.
"My father is out of danger now, but we are shifting him to Lahore for medical care," he said, urging the nation to pray for his father's recovery.
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