PML-N MPA, son shot dead in Gujranwala

GUJRANWALA: A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA, Rana Shamshad Ahmad, his son Shahbaz Ahmed and a friend Mahmood Shakir were shot dead and the MPA’s nephew Ali and gunman Aamer were wounded in a sudden attack by unidentified armed men in village Raja Bhullavi here at 8:30pm. The prime minister and chief minister Punjab have condemned the assassination of the MPA and his son.
Shamshad Ahmed was on his way home from his farmhouse when some unidentified armed men riding in a car opened fire on his car, killing Shamshad, Shahbaz and Shakir on the spot while his nephew and gunman were badly injured.
The injured nephew of the MPA, Ali, and gunman Aamer were armed men riding in a car opened fire on MPA’s car and fired volley of bullets, killing Shamshad, Shahbaz and Shakir at the spot while his nephew and gunman were badly injured.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of the incident and called for report from IG Punjab. The deceased MPA had returned to assembly for four consecutive terms. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the killing of member of Punjab Assembly belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chaudhry Shamshad Ahmad, his son and a friend in the incident of firing in Kamoke on Sunday.
The prime minister asked authorities to thoroughly inquire the incident and bring the culprits to justice. He prayed that Allah Almighty may bless the departed souls with eternal bliss and give courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude. The prime minister also paid rich tribute to the services of late Chaudhry Shamshad Ahmad for the country and party.