PESHAWAR: One person was killed and two others wounded in firing at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf camp in Swabi during the polling on Wednesday. Police said three persons at the PTI camp, Shahzeb, Mukhtiar and Saleem, were wounded when the workers of the Awami National Party allegedly opened fire on them after a clash in Nawan Kilay in PK-47 constituency. The three were rushed to the local hospital where Shahzeb succumbed to his injuries. Swabi District Police Officer Khalid Hamdani confirmed the death of one person while talking to the media.
Heavy contingents of the police and army arrived at the site of the clash soon after the incident. The PTI candidates Usman Tarakai and provincial candidate Shahram Tarakai arrived at the hospital after the incident. They demanded action against those involved in the firing.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
