Ahsan Iqbal attacked, injured in Narowal

NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal came under fire after a political rally in his hometown Narowal, officials said. The interior minister has been injured. According to family and officials, Ahsan Iqbal was out of danger after being shot in the right shoulder.He was returning to his vehicle after addressing a rally in Kanjrur town of Narowal when he was shot at by an unknown person. The interior minister was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital  for emergency aid. Police have arrested the suspected shooter and launched investigations. 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 said, adding that the interior minister may be shifted to Lahore if required. "By the Grace of Gold, Ahsan Iqbal is out of danger."Meanwhile, 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.  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. 

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