Federal Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi injured in ambush
Pakistan
Federal Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi injured in ambush
Unidentified armed men ambushed the vehicle of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi near Melody Market Islamabad on Wednesday injuring him and killing his driver on the spot. According to the eye witnesses, two assailants were hiding behind a tree and opened fire on the ministers vehicle when it passed by him. Till the last reports, Kazmi had been shifted to the hospital. His leg has been operated and the bullet removed, hospital sources said. Kazmi is affiliated to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and is considered as an important member of the party. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and other ministers have strongly condemned the attack and termed it deplorable. Interior Minister Rehman Malik said it was a targeted attack and ordered inquiry into the incident. He said that those responsible for the act would be brought to justice. Health Minister Ijaz Jhakrani said that lives of all the ministers were in danger but this situation would be faced courageously. Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also denounced the murder attempt and said that these kinds of incidents would not shake the dedication of people against the terrorism. Minister of State for Information Syed Samsam Ali Bukhari said that the attack was not the reaction of the Swat operation and the war against terrorists would remain continue.
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