In a shocking incident, Imam Hussain Shah Jillani was injured in a shooting incident in Rawalpindi, while his security guard Shafquat died on the spot. According to police sources, the injured Imam was shifted to a hospital in a critical condition, and the shooters fled the scene after the attack. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation into the incident.
The shooting took place in the Thana Rauat area of Rawalpindi, where heavy police presence was seen at the scene. The Chief Police Officer (CPO) of Rawalpindi has ordered the immediate arrest of the culprits.
Ali Khurshid, a leader of the opposition and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan, has demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident, similar to the one into the tragic fire at the Gul Plaza in Karachi. Khurshid stated that if evidence of sabotage is found in the inquiry, action will be taken.
In related news, the death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to over 50, with reports of additional bodies being recovered. The rescue operation has been ongoing for several days, with the government providing aid to the families of the victims. Sindh Minister for Relief, Murad Ali Shah, has announced that assistance will be provided to the families of the victims from tomorrow.
Meanwhile, a rescue operation is underway in Karachi to evacuate people from the affected area. The Sindh government has set up a help desk to coordinate the relief efforts.
In another development, a motorcyclist was shot dead in the Bagh-e-Shah area of Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the Rescue 1122, the victim, 24-year-old Bilal Shad, was riding his motorcycle when he was attacked.
The Chief Fire Officer has confirmed that the cooling process is underway at the Gul Plaza, where a massive fire broke out earlier this week. The incident has led to a massive rescue operation, with over 70 people still missing.
In related news, a court in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a mother to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old son.
