Man shot dead by Islamabad police after evading checkpoint

Dunya News

Taimor Riaz lost his life on the spot whereas the woman sitting beside him remained safe.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A man on Friday was gunned down by Islamabad police after evading checkpoint in I-10 sector.

According to details, the incident took place when security officer tried to stop a car at a checkpost and opened fire when the driver didn’t put on the brakes.

Reportedly, the victim identified as Taimour Riaz, who was a resident of Mardan, lost his life on the spot whereas the girl sitting beside him remained safe.



Getting information about the incident, police arrived at the scene and shifted the body to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences(PIMS) hospital for further process.



The security personnel have also launched a search operation to detain the officer. 

Talking to Dunya News, Taimour’s uncle said that no signage was given from police officer.



Police said that medical checkup of the girl recognized as Maheen would also be carried out however, her statement has been recorded.

"I am Taimour’s friend and came from Lahore to meet him. We were going to pick another friend when the mishap took place. Taimour was alive but, he succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital", Maheen said.

Meanwhile, girl’s mother also recorded statement saying her daughter’s name is Sonia who became friend with Taimour on Facebook. She said that Sonia went to Islamabad to celebrate her birthday with Taimour.


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