Imran Khan shot during political rally; 1 dead, many injured, protests turn violent
Imran Khan attacked: Imran Khan has accused Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Army Major Faisal for planning the attack.
Imran Khan attacked: Imran Khan on Thursday sustained bullet injury on his leg when a gunman opened fire on the container-mounted-truck carrying him during his protest march, killing one person, but the former Pakistan prime minister was out of danger in what his party claimed was an "assassination attempt." The incident occurred near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town in Punjab when 70-year-old Khan was leading the long march to Islamabad demanding early elections. In a statement, the Punjab police said that seven people were injured and one person was killed during the attack on Khan. It added that a suspect has been taken into custody. Asad Umar, the senior leader of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, told the media that a bullet hit Khan's leg. He, however, didn't blame anyone for the attack.
Key developments:
- Imran Khan underwent surgery at Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore, his party leader Omar Ayub Khan said. Senior party leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Khan is out of danger now. He added that the "attack was not just on Imran Khan but on the Pakistani nation."
- Imran Khan has accused Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Army Major Faisal for attack on him.
- Reports said protests post attack was turning violent at many places but the situation was getting dangerous in Peshawar.
- Former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the attack on Khan was a "well-planned assassination attempt”.
- "It was not 9mm [pistol], it was burst from an automatic weapon, no two opinions about that it was a narrow escape,” he tweeted.
- One of the attackers who opened fire said he wanted to kill Imran Khan because he was misleading people. The second attacker however was able to escape the scene. READ MORE
- Geo TV reported that the attacker was identified as Naved. The attacker, in his early 20s and wearing salwar-kameez, had been walking along the container and fired from the left side, the channel said.
- Senior PTI leader Shahbaz Gill said that "Imran Khan is our red line and an attempt has been made to cross that red line." He said that Khan will fight till his last breath.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and directed the Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident.
- The Pakistan Army has issued a statement condemning the attack on Khan.
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November 04, 2022 12:43 AM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Protest in front of Corps Commander House in Peshawar after attack on Imran
People protest in front of Corps Commander House in Peshawar, hours after firing near the container of Imran Khan in Wazirabad.
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November 03, 2022 10:16 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Country-wide protest turning violent after attack on Imran Khan, situation in Peshawer critical
Country-wide protest turning violent after an attack on Imran Khan, but the situation in Peshawer critical, say reports.
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November 03, 2022 10:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Haqeeqi Azadi March will continue as announced, says Fawad Chaudhry
Haqeeqi Azadi March will continue as announced by @fawadchaudhry. Imran Khan's party PTI has also called an important meeting of senior leadership tomorrow in Lahore.
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November 03, 2022 10:05 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Imran Khan accuses Shehbaz Sharif, Army Major General Faisal, among 3 people for attack
Imran Khan has accused Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah and Major General Faisal for attack at his rally in Pakistan's Wazirabad. Imran Khan received bullet injuries in his legs after two men opened gunfire during his long march on Thursday's attack. READ MORE
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November 03, 2022 8:32 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi reaches Shakat Khanum Hospital
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has also reached Shakat Khanum Hospital where Imran Khan is being treated after he received bullet injuries when two men opened fire during his long march in Pakistan's Wazirabad.
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November 03, 2022 7:18 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Attacker confesses on video
"Imran Khan was misguiding people," Pakistan's Geo News tweeted a video of the suspected attacked confessing to opening fire at Imran Khan during Azadi March in Waziristan.
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November 03, 2022 7:15 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Imran Khan undergoes surgery in Lahore hospital
Imran Khan has been admitted to Lahore's Shaukat Khanam Hospital where he underwent a surgery. Imran Khan has suffered injuries in his legs in the attack.
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November 03, 2022 7:10 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Violence in several cities of Pakistan
Violence has erupted in several cities across Pakistan following attack on Imran Khan. Security has been beefed up across the country.
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November 03, 2022 6:10 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
A video from the incident has emerged
A video from the incident has emerged
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November 03, 2022 6:07 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Condemn attack, pray for Imran's speedy recovery: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words. I have directed Interior Minister for an immediate report on the incident, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a tweet. "I pray for the recovery and health of PTI chairman & other injured people," he added.
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November 03, 2022 6:06 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
First pic of 'injured' Imran Khan emerges
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November 03, 2022 6:02 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Khan began his march from Lahore
The attack happened less than a week after Khan began his march from Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, along with thousands of supporters.
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November 03, 2022 5:41 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
One person has died and seven are said to be injured
One person has died and seven are said to be injured
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November 03, 2022 5:25 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Imran Khan attack: Assailants identified
Gunmen who opened fire during Imran Khan's rally have been identified. Television images showed two men brandishing a gun at the rally close to Imran Khan's containerr. Pak Punjab CM Parvez Elahi has said that those behind the attack won't be spared. “Those behind this incident will be brought to justice soon and the injured will be provided the best medical care," the Dawn quoted Elahi, as saying.
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November 03, 2022 5:25 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Image shows suspected assailant firing a gunshot near the PTI camp
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November 03, 2022 5:24 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
PTI Senator Faisal Javed injured following the attack on PTI's camp
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November 03, 2022 5:23 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Assailant had gone to shower flowers
According to reports, the person had approached in an attempt to put flowers on the former PM.
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November 03, 2022 5:19 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
PTI leader Faisal Javed injured in firing
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed has also been injured in the firing near Imran Khan's container.
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November 03, 2022 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Imran Khan is out of danger, say reports
Television footage shows Imran Khan being taken inside a black SUV by people present at the site. A bandage was tied aroud Imran Khan's leg.
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November 03, 2022 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Imran Khan injured in firing during his rally
Former Pakistan PM has been rushed to a local hospital, reports say.
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November 03, 2022 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Firing at Imran Khan's rally
Firing at Imran Khan's container during long march in Wazirabad. Imran Khan is said to have suffered injuries in leg.