LAHORE: MPA Malik Asad Ali Khokhar’s brother, Mubashir Khokhar, was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire at the wedding ceremony of MPA’s son in Lahore on Friday.
According to details, two people sustained injuries after two unidentified gunmen opened fire at the wedding ceremony in DHA area of the provincial capital. Both the injured were rushed to the nearby hospital but unfortunately MPA’s brother succumbed to his injuries.
“I have just spoken to the Chief Minister of Punjab. He is fine and reached his residence safely. The assailants came close to his vehicle and opened fire,” Prime Minister Imran Khan’s aide Shehbaz Gill said in a tweet.
He added that the security officials have arrested the accused. “Unfortunately, Asad Khokhar’s brother was killed in the attack,” he added.
ابھی وزیراعلی پنجاب سے بات ہوئی ہے۔ وہ خیریت سے ہیں۔ اور اپنی رہائش گاہ پر موجود ہیں۔ حملہ آوروں نے ان کی گاڑی کے بلکل قریب آ کر فائرنگ کی۔ وزیراعلی کی سیکورٹی نے حملہ آور کو قابو میں لے کر گرفتار کیا۔ بدقسمتی سے اسد کھوکھرصاحب کے بھائی اس حملے کے نتیجے میں جاں بحق ہو گئے ہیں۔
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) August 6, 2021
Punjab government spokesperson Mussarat Cheema also confirmed that the chief minister was present in the ceremony. “A large number of people were present in the ceremony. Asad Khokhar remained safe. The chief minister and other personalities are safe,” she added.
A police spokesperson also said that the attacker was arrested. Police said that evidence was being collected from the site of the incident and a case would be registered after a complaint was received.
Meanwhile, CM Buzdar took notice of the incident and directed the inspector general of police to submit a report in this regard. A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said that Buzdar had ordered an inquiry into security arrangements for the wedding, directing that further action be taken after those responsible for the attack were determined.
