Police say the attackers intercepted their vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
RAWALPINDI:
A man and his son were shot dead while two women passing by were injured in a double murder incident over a land dispute in Chakri area under Nasirabad police station limits, Rawalpindi.
According to police, the victims identified as Syed Shahzad Tabassum and Syed Mustafa Shah were returning after attending a funeral when armed assailants intercepted their vehicle near New Abadi Chakri Road and opened fire.
Police said Syed Umar Farooq claimed that he, along with others, including Syed Shahzad Tabassum, had come to attend the funeral. After the funeral prayers, they were returning when their vehicles were attacked. When they reached near Sada Road, New Abadi Chakri, another vehicle carrying five armed men, including Raja Altaf, intercepted them and opened indiscriminate fire.
As a result, Syed Shahzad Tabassum and Syed Mustafa Tabassum suffered critical injuries and subsequently succumbed to their injuries. The attackers managed to flee the scene while continuing to shoot. Two women who were passing by, including Zeenab, were also injured in the shooting.
Witnesses said they saved their lives by taking shelter behind vehicles. The police claimed that Raja Altaf and others had an ongoing land dispute with the victims and had earlier filed a case against them as well.
Rawalpindi Police Chief Khalid Hamdani took notice of the incident and ordered the SSP investigation to visit the spot and submit a report, besides ordering immediate arrest of the suspects.
SSP Investigation Raja Nasser Ali Khan visited the crime scene and instructed SHO Nasirabad to collect evidence and ensure quick arrest of the culprits.
He confirmed that the victims were a father and son identified as Shahzad Shah and Mustafa Shah, while two female passers-by suffered minor injuries. An FIR has been registered and investigations are underway from all angles. He added that the accused will be brought to justice.
