A student has been injured after a police constable allegedly opened fire on him in Lahore’s Raiwind area, leading to the officer’s arrest and the registration of a criminal case.
According to police, the student, identified as Hasnain, was travelling from a private housing society to Lakhwal when he was stopped by Constable Zahid and another police officer, who were riding a motorcycle.
Police alleged that Constable Zahid opened fire on the student, injuring him. The circumstances that led to the shooting were not immediately disclosed, and authorities have not commented on what prompted the use of force.
Hasnain was shifted to Sharif Medical City Hospital for treatment shortly after the incident, police said.
Officials did not provide details about the nature or severity of his injuries.
Constable Zahid was taken into custody following the incident. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the constable.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sadar Shah Rukh Khan has stated that an investigation is under way and that legal action is being taken in accordance with the law.
Constable Zahid was posted at Perowal Police Station at the time of the incident. The police has not elaborated on the role of the second officer who was present or specify the charges included in the FIR.
The investigation is continuing, and authorities have said that further action will be taken in line with the findings of the inquiry.
