Ex-advocate general of Punjab escapes attack in Lahore

Two unknown men had opened fire on the car.

LAHORE: Two unknown miscreants opened fire on the car of the ex-advocate general of Punjab Ashtar Ausaf, who managed to escape unhurt, reported Express News on Saturday.

The two criminals involved in the attack were later arrested from Band Road, Lahore. They have not been identified as yet.

According to reports, the miscreants had been involved in other robberies as well.

Initially, the miscreants had fled the scene when the security guards of Ashtar Ausaf fired back.

According to initial details, Ashtar Ausaf was travelling in a car from Garden Town to his residence in Defence when the incident took place. The car has been damaged due to the firing.

Police officials are investigating the incident and will speak to eyewitnesses for information.

Correction: In an earlier version of the article, the name "Ashtar" was misspelled as "Ashraf". The error is regretted.