LAHORE: In a shocking turn of events, Zaigham Sultan Tarrar, a prominent leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), was brutally gunned down in his hometown of Hafizabad on Monday.
Initial reports indicate that Tarrar was ambushed by unidentified attackers who opened fire on his vehicle, killing him instantly. The politician was traveling to his village, Kot Ishaq, when the assailants struck near Kolo Tarrar. The attackers managed to escape under the cover of darkness, leaving Tarrar’s lifeless body in the car.
Local authorities swiftly responded to the incident, with a heavy police contingent arriving at the crime scene shortly after the attack. The police have since taken Tarrar’s body for a medico-legal examination as part of their investigation.
Zaigham Sultan Tarrar was well-known in political circles and was a close associate of former lawmaker Mamoon Jaffar Tarrar. His sudden and violent death has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing their grief and calling for justice.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, and police are actively searching for clues to identify the perpetrators. The brazen nature of the attack, occurring in the dead of night, has raised concerns about security in the region.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a respected leader, and authorities work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. The assassination of Zaigham Sultan Tarrar marks a dark day for the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and the people of Hafizabad, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced security measures to protect political figures and citizens alike.