In a tragic incident near 98-Fateh, a suburban area of Chishtian, former President of the Bar Association Aftab Gujjar was shot dead by three armed men on motorcycles, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
According to the details, the unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire, fatally injuring Gujjar. Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police and Rescue 1122 teams reached the crime scene and shifted the deceased to the THQ Hospital.
The culprits managed to flee the scene, and police have initiated legal proceedings and a search operation to trace the suspects.
The Punjab Bar Council has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the senior lawyer and called it an attack on the legal fraternity. They demanded swift justice and the immediate arrest of those responsible.
Reporter: Zahid Hussain Hashmi