Punjab Bar Council secretary shot dead in Lahore

Lahore: Punjab Bar Council (PBC) Secretary Ashraf Rahi was murdered in Badami Bagh area of Lahore, GNN reported on Sunday.

According to police, 50-year-old Ashraf Rahi was on his way in a car when unidentified assailants shot him dead at Usman Chowk in Badami Bagh area and fled away.

A heavy police contingent reached the spot after getting the information.

The deceased had two daughters, and he was a resident of Hanif Park.

Meanwhile, Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana sought a report from the City superintendent of police (SP).

He ordered the officer concerned to trace the accused with the help of CCTV cameras and arrest them as early as possible.

He also directed the officer to use all resources for the arrest of the accused.