Chak Shahzad firing incident: Islamabad IG orders investigation, suspends two cops

Islamabad: Taking notice of a firing incident in Chak Shahzad's area, the Islamabad police chief on Thursday ordered action against those involved and also put two policemen on suspension from service.

Police came into action after a video of two men indulging in aerial firing was shared on social media.

A man, clad in shalwar kameez, is seen shooting in the air amid in the presence of motorists. Meanwhile, another man in a similar attire and equipped with another gun out of a black pickup truck parked by the roadside but is stopped by a third man.

While the firing is taking place, a policeman reaches the spot and tries to stop the shooter. Soon after, the men are seen fleeing the scene.

The Islamabad police chief swung into action and suspended the area’s deputy superintendent of police and station house officer.

He also directed the deputy inspector general (operations) to conduct an inquiry and submit a report, capital police said in a tweet.

The IGP had further instructed the DIG (operations) and senior superintendent of police (operations) to arrest those involved in the firing within 24 hours.

“Strict action will be taken against those interfering in the construction work,” the tweet said.

Police linked the incident to a dispute between two housing societies and villagers from Islamabad’s Taramri area.