BUREWALA:In a harrowing incident, a trader was tragically gunned down by a trio of armed dacoits near Chak No. 291/EB in the bustling township of Burewala.
The victim, named as local trader Muhammad Qasim, and his family were en route to their destination when their journey was unexpectedly cut short by the dacoits, according to sources within the law enforcement forces.The assailants made an attempt to intercept the motorcycle. However, the trader refused to comply with their instructions and tried to move away.
In the horrifying event, the dacoits opened fire at the trader and his family. Tragically, Qasim received serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. Despite the tireless efforts of the medical personnel, the trader succumbed to his injuries. The Gaggu Mandi Police is investigating the incident.
This heartbreaking incident has cast a long shadow over the already beleaguered community due to the poor law and order situation in Tehsil Burewala. Reports emerged as six dacoity incidents occurred in various corners of the tehsil, further underscoring the urgency of addressing the rampant criminality that plagues the area.