ISLAMABAD: A policeman was shot dead and two others were injured when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on them on Sunday night.

The attack took place in the limits of Golra police where the bike riders opened fire on a police patrolling van, injuring three police personnel. They were taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences where Head Constable Mohammad Qasim died. The condition of Sub-Inspector Mohammad Jamil and Constable Qasir Abbas was stated to be stable.

Police said the three officials were on a routine night checking at Container Chowk, Sector G-13, when they signalled a motorcycle to stop. Instead of pulling up, the bike riders opened fire on the police party, injuring the three officials.

Police said it would be too early to say whether it was a terrorist attack.

Published in Dawn, March 8th, 2021

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