In a distressing turn of events, gunshots erupted at the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) office in Lahore's Sabzi Mandi area, injuring Akram Rizvi, the party's candidate for PP-146.
The incident's details are unclear; however, unknown perpetrators opened fire on the TLP office. Akram Rizvi took the brunt of the onslaught, suffering injuries from gunfire.
Emergency personnel came quickly to the site, transporting Akram Rizvi to the hospital for immediate medical care. Medical staff are presently giving him the proper treatment while he recovers from his trauma.
Following the distressing occurrence, law enforcement officials established a large police presence in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, TLP supporters gathered around to express their outrage and demand justice for the intentional attack on their candidate.
The reason for the attack and the identity of the attackers are still being investigated as investigators try to piece together the events surrounding the deadly incident. The incident highlights the sensitive climate surrounding the election process and the necessity for increased security measures to protect candidates and ensure peaceful polls.