Councillor Abbas Gujjar shot dead in Lahore

LAHORE: The councillor of UC-5 Abbas Gujjar was shot dead by two unidentified persons in the Sabzazar police limits Friday night. Edhi ambulance has removed the body to the morgue and started investigation. Police and Rescue officials said the victim was going somewhere on his car (LEA-4424). As he reached near Bijli Ghar on Multan Road, two bikers approached him from behind and opened indiscriminate firing. As a result, he died on the spot. Police after being informed reached the crime scene and collected forensic evidence. The accused persons escaped from the crime scene. The victim was a resident of Imamia Colony, Ferozwala. Further investigation are under way.