Hafiz-i-Quran shot dead for resisting robbery in Lahore

Unidentified robbers shot dead a Hafiz-i-Quran (teacher of a Madrassa) for resisting dacoity in Hanjarwal area of Lahore on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Qari Hafiz Nauman was going in a car when the robbers stopped him and opened fire on him.

The police started investigation analyzing various aspects of the murder including resistance on robbery.

The deceased imam was a Qari of the mosque and a Madrassa.

The police have taken the body into custody and started the investigation.

Reporter: Irfan Malik