The previous global cricket star has actually been leading a disorderly convoy of thousands because Friday from Lahore to the capital, Islamabad, looking for fresh elections after being ousted from workplace in April this year.
New Delhi, UPDATED: Nov 3, 2022 22: 19 IST
Imran Khan has actually been leading thousands to Islamabad, looking for fresh elections after being ousted from workplace in April this year (AFP)
By Sumana Nandy: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is stated to be in steady condition after being shot in the legs at a political rally this night in what the nation’s president called “an abhorrent assassination effort”. One advocate was eliminated in the attack while 9 individuals, consisting of Imran Khan, have actually been hurt.
The previous global cricket star has actually been leading a convoy of thousands given that Friday from Lahore to the capital, Islamabad, looking for fresh elections after being ousted from workplace in April this year by a no-confidence vote.
Imran Khan, 70, was injured when shots were fired at him and other authorities who were standing atop a container truck as it gradually drove through a thick crowd of advocates in Wazirabad in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RALLY?
” There was a person who remained in front of the container who had this automated handgun. He fired a burst. Everybody who was standing in the front row was struck,” the previous details minister in Imran Khan’s cabinet, Fawad Chaudhry, who lagged Khan on the truck, informed news firm AFP.
Supporters in the crowd attempted to take the weapon from the opponent, videos from the ground revealed.
Imran Khan is being dealt with at a healthcare facility in Lahore, authorities of his celebration, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stated.
Videos revealed Imran Khan being moved from the container to a bulletproof vehicle prior to being required to Lahore with a fabric connected around his best calf.
Another video from the scene, tweeted by the PTI, revealed the assailant being subdued and pinned to the ground by among Imran Khan’s advocates. Following his arrest, the supposed enemy stated: “I wished to eliminate Imran Khan considering that he has actually been misguiding individuals of the nation.”
Four PTI leaders were hurt in the weapon attack. Among them – a fan, parliamentarian Faisal Javed Khan stated, was “martyred”.
The nation’s prime minister and the president have actually both condemned the attack.
” Heinous assassination effort on the brave Imran Khan. I thank Allah that he is safe however hurt with a couple of bullets in his leg and ideally non-critical. This attack is stunning, disconcerting, disgraceful, sly and afraid. May Allah offer him health and to all those hurt,” Pakistan’s President Dr Arif Alvi tweeted.
” I condemn the event of shooting on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the greatest words. I have actually directed Interior Minister for an instant report on the occurrence. I wish the healing and health of PTI chairman & & other hurt individuals,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted.
IN THE PAST
Pakistan has actually been facing Islamist terrorists and militants for years