Federal Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal was attacked in Punjab’s Narowal town on Sunday evening, Express News reported.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader was attacked during the party’s corner meeting in Qasba Kanjrod area of the town.
The incident took place when Iqbal was leaving the meeting, being held at MPA Rana Manan’s residence. Police said the minister received two bullets to his arm.
The attacker has been identified as 21-year-old Abid Hussain, who has been shifted to an undisclosed location.
Iqbal was taken to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, where he is being treated at the operation theatre.
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry told a private TV channel that Iqbal was out of danger. The arrested suspect was between 20-22 years old, he said, adding that he was being interrogated.
“Ahsan Iqbal was targeted and shot in the arm,” Asim Khan, a special aide to the politician, told AFP. “He is out of danger and being taken to a medical facility in Lahore. The attacker has been arrested.”
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