Rawal SP injured by stray bullet

RAWALPINDI:

Rawal Superintendent of Police Faisal Saleem was hit by a stray bullet in the head after he reached the Rawalpindi Holy Family Hospital to investigate an armed clash between two groups in the Gali Loharan area within the limits of the Pirwadhai Police Station. According to a spokesperson for the police, injured persons in the armed clash were brought to the hospital for medical treatment and the police officer had arrived there to investigate the matter.

Police personnel immediately shifted the SP to the Holy Family Hospital’s Emergency Department where he was said to be in a stable condition. He said the violent incident turned out to be a case of a financial dispute between the clashing groups. At least one person was killed and eight were injured as a result of the violent clash. The police spokesperson said CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani ordered a latenight search operation following the incident.

A heavy contingent of police arrested 33 suspects allegedly involved in aerial firing at a wedding. During the search operation, a Kalashnikov, a 12-bore rifle, two pistols, bullets, and cartridges were recovered from the accused, he added. Fireworks and liquor bottles were also recovered from the accused.