Ahsan Iqbal shot over Khatm-e-Nabuwat issue, confesses shooter

Author: Web Desk

NAROWAL: The attacker who shot Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal earlier today has confessed to having opened fire at him over the Khatm-e-Nabuwat issue.

According to reports, the attacker, identified as Abid Hussain, confessed to his crime saying that he attacked the lawmaker over the Khatm-e-Nabuwat issue and that it was his individual act.

The 21-year-old is the resident of Kanjoor village, where Ahsan had earlier addressed a gathering before being shot.

Ahsan Iqbal was shot in his arm while addressing a corner meeting in his constituency and was rushed to the hospital immediately. He was later shifted to Lahore for further treatment.

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