Guard Killed in Attack on Tanveer Ilyas’ Convoy

News Desk

Muzaffarabad: A security guard was killed and several others were injured after gunfire targeted the convoy of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Tanveer Ilyas, according to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police on Friday.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Raja Akmal said authorities received reports of firing on Ilyas’ convoy. Quoting the former prime minister’s spokesperson, he confirmed that one of Ilyas’ security guards was killed while others sustained injuries in the incident.

The DIG said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, adding that legal action would be taken against those found responsible.

Meanwhile, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged the banned Public Action Committee to resolve its differences through dialogue and avoid any actions that could further escalate tensions.

In a message addressed to the committee, Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also engaged in efforts to help resolve the issue and should be given time to hold discussions with the government.

He said Bilawal was seeking a peaceful solution and wanted to prevent bloodshed and unrest.

The JUI-F chief also stressed the importance of positive developments to strengthen mutual trust between the people of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan.