A gunman was killed after opening fire outside the Quran and Sunnah Academy of religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in Jhelum on Sunday. The scholar remained safe during the incident.
According to Beyond Time News, the attacker was stopped by police after an immediate response at the scene.
Attack During Religious Lecture
The incident took place while Engineer Mirza was delivering his regular lecture at the academy. An unidentified armed man suddenly opened fire outside the premises.
During the attack, a police constable named Ahsan, who was on duty at the location, was injured after being hit in the leg. He was quickly shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No other injuries or casualties were reported.
Police Response and Shooter Neutralised
Police officials said they responded quickly to the firing and engaged the attacker in an exchange of fire.
According to Beyond Time News, the gunman was killed on the spot, preventing further harm or escalation of the situation.
Investigation Ordered
Senior police officials took immediate notice of the incident. The Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, ordered a detailed investigation into the attack.
Authorities have also been instructed to identify any individuals who may have assisted or supported the attacker.
Law enforcement teams have started collecting evidence from the scene, while security has been tightened in the area.
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Security Increased in Jhelum
Following the incident, additional police personnel have been deployed at sensitive locations in Jhelum to maintain law and order.
Officials said security around religious and public gatherings has also been strengthened as a precaution.
Previous Attack Attempts
This is not the first security-related incident involving Engineer Mirza. Earlier this year, he survived another attempted attack at the same academy, where the suspect was arrested.
Final Summary
A gunman was killed after attacking the Quran and Sunnah Academy in Jhelum, while a police constable was injured in the exchange of fire. According to Beyond Time News, authorities have launched an investigation and tightened security across the area to prevent further incidents.
