Dr. Shahid Siddique, the owner of a prominent private hospital and a local leader of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was tragically killed outside a mosque in Valencia Town, Lahore.
The incident took place shortly after Friday prayers when an unidentified assailant fired four shots at Dr. Siddique.
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According to police reports, Dr. Siddique was targeted as he exited the mosque following Friday prayers.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, considering the possibility of a targeted killing.
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Inspector General (IG) Punjab, Usman Anwar, has ordered immediate action to apprehend the perpetrator(s), directing all available resources towards swiftly resolving the case. The IG has also requested a detailed report from the DIG Operations regarding the incident.