DERA GHAZI KHAN: In a tragic incident on Monday, a nursing student was shot dead during an alleged abduction attempt in the Shah Sadr Din area of Dera Ghazi Khan. The suspected attacker later took his own life, while a young man who tried to rescue the victim was also injured, police reported.
Incident Details
The event occurred at Adda Mian Ibrahim in Shah Sadr Din, where the victim, identified as nursing student Umaima Farooq, was waiting for transport at a bus stop. According to police and eyewitnesses, the suspect, identified as Tanveer Patafi, arrived in a car and allegedly attempted to force the student into the vehicle. When she resisted, he allegedly opened fire, inflicting fatal injuries.
Rescue Attempt and Suicide
During the attack, a young man named Riaz Jarwar stepped forward to help the student and prevent the assault. The suspect allegedly shot and injured him before turning the weapon on himself. Eyewitnesses reported that after firing at the student and the bystander, Tanveer Patafi shot himself in the head. He died at the scene.
Police Response
Upon receiving information, DSP Sadar Muhammad Arshad Khan Rand and SHO Shah Sadr Din Imran Khalid, along with a heavy police contingent, rushed to the spot. Police took both bodies into custody and shifted them to the Teaching Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan for post-mortem examinations. The injured youth was also transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Investigation Underway
Investigators collected forensic evidence from the crime scene and launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are awaited as the police continue their probe.
