As many as eight people including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chief and former prime minister Imran have been injured in a firing incident near his container in Wazirabad, SAMAA TV reported.
The incident took place near Allahwala Chowk in Wazirabad.
Senator Faisal Javed is also among the injured. Both, Imran Khan and Faisal Javed have been moved to a hospital nearby where they are undergoing treatment.
A child is among the injured.
Senator Faisal Javed is among the injured.
Video footage and photo show Senator Faisal Javed’s clothes with blood stains. Another photo from inside the hospital room shows his face with a bandage on his left cheek.
Two suspects have been arrested from the spot.
Screenshot of a video from the scene shows security personnel detaining a man at the crime scene.
Following the incident, a police contingent surrounded the container.
There were reports of a stampede at the scene.
A video of the incident shows a man in olive green shalwar qameez and black coat firing at the container.
Announcements were made from the container that the PTI chief remained safe in the incident. “Imran Khan is absolutely fine.”
Former Sindh governor claims Imran Khan was shot three to four times
Former SIndh governor Imran Ismail has claimed that PTI chief has received three to four bullets.
He said that automatic weapon was used in the attack.
‘Redline has been crossed’
Former SAPM Shahbaz Gill said that Imran Khan was our red line and it has been crossed.
The march will continue, said Gill.
Punjab CM takes notice
Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has taken notice of the incident and summoned a report on it from the Police Inspector General (IG).
He condemned the incident and directed to provide the best treatment facilities to the victims.
Punjab CM directed the IG to bring the culprits to justice.
PM Shehbaz condemns attack on Imran Khan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the firing at Allahwala Chowk in Gujranwala.
He has sought a report into the incident immediately from the Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah , Punjab Inspector General of Police and the Punjab chief secretary
