Four men were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Niazi Chowk on Monday. The victims,  Zaka Ullah, Ismail Khan, Majeed and Hidayat Ullah Khan, all residents of 30/10R Kacha Koh were travelling in a car to attend a court hearing when they were ambushed and killed. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Abid reached the scene immediately after receiving information. SP Shahid Rasheed, DSP Saddar Saeed Siyal, police personnel and a forensic team were also deployed at the site. 

Police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the suspects. Investigators are collecting evidence, reviewing CCTV footage and recording statements of eyewitnesses to establish the motive. “The Niazi Chowk firing incident is deeply tragic. Those responsible will be brought to justice,” DPO Abid said, adding that all aspects of the case were under investigation and arrests were expected soon. Multiple police teams have been mobilised to apprehend the accused. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)