Police shoot at fleeing car near Peshawar Motorway toll plaza

Dunya News

Police resorted to firing as the vehicle took u-turn towards Islamabad.

PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Policemen opened fire on a suspicious vehicle on Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway today (Sunday) after the driver tried to escape from the scene.

Reportedly, driver of a white Corolla XLI bearing number plate CA 116 didn’t pay heed to police signal at toll plaza near Peshawar and sped away.

Police resorted to firing as the vehicle coming from Swabi took u-turn towards Islamabad.



The vehicle took exit from Marati interchange and a suspect identified as Mujahid was detained on the service lane as he left the car. He has been shifted to Mardan police station. 

According to Motorway Police, three persons including a woman were on board the vehicle.

Search is underway for other suspects.


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