Tik Toker, friend injured in firing

By Our Correspondent
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March 10, 2025
Representational image of an ambulance approaching an incident site. — AFP/File

LAHORE : A Tik Toker and his friend were injured in a firing incident in the Sherakot area late Saturday night.

According to reports, the Tik Toker Shamsher Bhatti and his friend Saghir were on their way on a bike when some unidentified car riders opened fire on them. The attackers reportedly fired multiple shots at the duo before fleeing the scene. Both Shamsher Bhatti and Saghir sustained injuries. Police and rescue teams were immediately alerted and arrived at the location shortly after the incident. The injured men were shifted to hospital.

The condition of the victims remains unclear, but sources suggest that their injuries are not life-threatening. The police have gathered evidence from the scene and have registered a case against the unknown assailants.

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