Injured officer succumbs to injuries

ISLAMABAD: The constable who sustained injuries during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Islamabad has succumbed to injuries, ARY News reported.

According to details, the martyred police officer, identified as Constable Abdul Hamid Shah, was a resident of Abbottabad and was serving in the Investigation Department since 1988.

According to reports, Constable Shah was posted at Number 26 Chungi and was attacked by protesters after kidnapping him. The tortured officer was due to retire in three months.

Yesterday, Mohsin Naqvi said that due to the shooting by protesters, 75 Punjab police and 31 Islamabad police were injured, including one in serious condition.

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Naqvi claimed that the aim of the protesters was to stay till October 17 and disrupt peace in Islamabad, while commending the police for maintaining restraint.

Mohsin Naqvi stated that police initially thought the individuals were protesters, but they turned out to be KP police officers, adding that the arrested individuals were well trained, armed and used regular weapons.

He further noted that legal action would be taken against those responsible for calling the protest – including the armed demonstrators – which turned into violence.