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Murder of PTI leader: Case registered against four suspects

By Our Correspondent
August 04, 2024
Slain PTI leader Dr Shahid Siddique (late) seen in this image. — X/@sayedzbukhari/File
Slain PTI leader Dr Shahid Siddique (late) seen in this image. — X/@sayedzbukhari/File

LAHORE : Police have registered a case against four suspects in connection with the murder of PTI leader Dr Shahid Siddique on the complaint his son Taimur.

According to the complaint, one of the four unidentified opened fire in Valencia Town. The shooting occurred while Dr Shahid was sitting in his car after attending Friday prayers. The FIR mentioned a previous attack on Dr Shahid Siddique six months ago.

The police have identified the car used in the murder, noting that a white vehicle was present at the scene with four individuals inside the car. During the incident, one suspect opened fire and the other three remained near the vehicle. After the murder, all four suspects fled the scene in the same car. The police have recorded a statement from Taimur, who said that his father had not received any threats prior to the incident. The body of Dr Shahid Siddique was handed over to his family after the post-mortem examination.