Transport leader injured in Swat armed attack; son among 3 killed
SWAT: Local transport leader Afzal Gujjar was injured while his son, nephew and guard were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle in the Shakardara area of Matta last night, police said on Monday. Police told local media that the attackers used heavy weapons during the assault that took place on Sunday night. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Gujjar sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital for treatment. His son, Behram Khan, was among the thre
A violent assault in the Matta region of Swat resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the son of a prominent local transport leader, Afzal Gujjar. Assailants reportedly utilized heavy weaponry, such as rocket launchers, during the nighttime ambush on Gujjar’s vehicle. While Gujjar survived the attack with leg injuries, his son, nephew, and security guard were killed. In response, local authorities have launched a search operation and confirmed the arrest of three suspects thus far.
Following the tragedy, grieving family members and community residents staged a protest by blocking the Matta-Mingora road with the victims' bodies to demand immediate justice. Gujjar has publicly criticized law enforcement, alleging that police failed to intervene despite his repeated pleas for help while the attack was ongoing. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances and potential motives behind the incident as the search for remaining suspects continues.
The incident highlights significant security concerns and public distrust in law enforcement following a high-profile, heavy-weapon attack in the Swat region.
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