Imran Khan sustains bullet injury in assassination bid at his party rally

Former prime minister Imran Khan was shot at in an assassination attempt in Pakistan. He had started a long march from Lahore to Islamabad last Friday to demand the restoration of democracy in the country.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday injured in a firing incident near his container during a long 'Azadi' march he was carrying out to protest against the ruling coalition. According to the police, Imran Khan was taking out a march in the Wazirabad area on Thursday. At the time of the firing, the convoy had reached Zafarali Khan Chowk, as per news reports.

Imran Khan was reportedly injured in the leg when the shots were fired at his container.

According to media reports, as many as five people have been injured in the firing incident and the alleged shooter has been detained.

#WATCH | A firing occurred near the container of former PM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan near Zafar Ali Khan chowk in Wazirabad today. Imran Khan sustained injuries on his leg; a man who opened fire has been arrested.

(Video Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/Qe87zRMeEK — ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

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03 November 2022

20:56 IST

Imran Khan's BIG claim, 'Shehbaz Sharif among 3 behind attack'

PTI wrote on Twitter that according to the ex-PM, 3 people, including Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif is behind the attack on his convoy.

A short while ago, #ImranKhan told us to issue this statement on his behalf.He believes there are 3 people on whose behest this was done-Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah & Maj Gen Faisal. He said he was receiving info&is saying this on that basis: PTI's Asad Umar & Mian Aslam Iqbal pic.twitter.com/84Yn4FSgkD

— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

20:51 IST

'Only Imran Khan was my target', says gunman who opened fire at former Pakistan PM

According to footage released by Pakistan police, the gunman who opened fire at Imran Khan allegedly accepted the allegations of firing and said that he had acted alone.

The suspect, Faisal Butt said, "Only Imran Khan was my target."

20:10 IST

India's FIRST reaction after attack on Imran Khan, MEA says THIS

The Ministry of External Affairs said that we are keeping an eye on the situation. Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said this incident has just happened. We are keeping a close watch and we will keep an eye on the ongoing developments.

#WATCH | "It's a development that just took place. We're closely keeping an eye on and we'll continue to monitor ongoing developments," says MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on firing on former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's rally in Wazirabad, Pakistan wherein he too is injured pic.twitter.com/yx5G5f7D9b

— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

19:54 IST

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's reaction on attack on Imran Khan

Condemning the attack on Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan's cover, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif prayed for Khan's well being and asked for immediate enquiry.

"I have asked the Home Minister to ask for a report on the incident. I pray for the speedy recovery of Imran Khan and the injured," he said.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif directs Interior Minister for an immediate report into the firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan. pic.twitter.com/3xqOKkG9E0

— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

19:49 IST

Police detain attacker who open fired at Imran Khan's convoy

According to the sources, the attacker fired with an AK-47 rifle, giving multiple injuries to Imran Khan on his leg. According to a local channel, a person was arrested on the spot and the police have taken him to some unknown place.

19:44 IST

6 injured, 1 died in the assassination bid

In this unfortunate incident, 6 people, including Imran Khan, were injured and 1 person died. The police have arrested a person on the charge of firing and is trying to find out the motive behind firing at the rally

19:33 IST

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot near Wazirabad area of Pakistan

According to Pakistani media, Imran was riding in an SUV at Alwala Chowk in Gujranwala, Punjab province, appealing to his supporters to join the long march when 2 unidentified armed persons open fired at his convoy, injuring many, including Imran Khan.

19:25 IST

PTI senator Faisal Javed injured by attack on ex-PM's rally

PTI Senator Faisal Javed injured following the attack on PTI's camp. An image, shared by the local news, shows the suspected assailant firing a gunshot near the PTI camp

#UPDATE | PTI Senator Faisal Javed injured following the attack on PTI's camp. Image shows suspected assailant firing a gunshot near the PTI camp: Pakistan's Geo English

(Photo courtesy - Geo English) pic.twitter.com/mf8kYHtLI8

— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

19:14 IST

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot at during his long march in Pakistan

PTI chief Imran Khan narrowly escapes an assassination attempt, as an unidentified man fired at him during his long march near Wazirabad in Pakistan

A firing was reported near the container of former PM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s container near Zafar Ali Khan chowk in Wazirabad, Pakistan media reports. pic.twitter.com/mv5WvQIm7W

— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2022

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