Pak PM seeks immediate report on 'assassination attempt' on Imran Khan
Islamabad (Pakistan), November 3: Faisal Javed Khan, a Senator of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who was injured in "the firing incident" near the container carrying Imran Khan during the long march, has said it was an "assassination attempt" on the former Pakistan Prime Minister.
According to ARY News, Imran Khan was injured in a shooting near his container in Wazirabad, Punjab province, during his long march against the ruling coalition. As per PTI, Imran Khan is safe and being taken to the hospital.
Faisal Javed Khan, who was covered in blood after being injured during the firing incident, claimed he was injured in the "assassination attempt" on Imran Khan.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought a report from Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and directed the Interior Minister to get a report from the Punjab Chief Secretary and IGP Punjab.
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According to PTI Secretary General Asad Umar, Imran Khan has been moved to Lahore following the shooting incident.
"Imran Khan is being shifted to Lahore for medical treatment," said Asad Umar.
Furthermore, PTI leaders including Senator Faisal Javed, former Sindh governor Imran Ismail, Ahmed Chatta and Umar Dar were also injured in the incident.
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