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PM safe after firing at his motorcade |
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Updated at:
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PST, Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s vehicle was partially damaged when two bullets struck its windowpane here at Islamabad highway today.
A spokesman of the Prime Minister Wednesday said Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and members of his entourage were safe after an incident of firing on his motorcade on the Islamabad Highway.
A press release issued from the PM House said; “Unknown assailants attacked the motorcade of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on the Islamabad Highway this afternoon”.
Of the multiple sniper shots fired on the Prime Minister’s vehicle, two hit the window on the driver side. However, because of the robust and comprehensive security measures, the Prime Minister and all the member of his motorcade remained unharmed.
Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik has ordered an enquiry into the incident and submission of its report within 24 hours. According to the sources, the place of the incident is a security zone and that the Prime Minister’s vehicle was a specific target of the fire.
It may be recalled that the Prime minister was returning to Islamabad today after completing his visit to Lahore when his motorcade came under attack at a place near Chaklala Airport.
High-level inquiry has been initiated into the matter and all the law enforcement agencies are collaborating to work on the case and apprehend the culprits. Experts are reviewing the security arrangements,” the statement from the PM Media Office said.
Police and intelligence agencies have started investigating the matter. |
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