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JIT to probe Ahsan Iqbal assassination attempt makes progress in investigations

JIT to probe Ahsan Iqbal assassination attempt makes progress in investigations

LAHORE: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed to probe theassassination attempt on Ahsan visited the spot where the incident tookplace and recorded statements of the eye witnesses present at the time ofthe attack.

The JIT also interrogated the attacker and recorded his statements. Thestatements of the security guards at the venue were also recorded.

It is important to mention that on Monday, the Punjab government formed aJIT to probe the attack on Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

Additional Inspector General (AIG) Rai Tahir is leading the five-memberinvestigation team. Members of intelligence agencies are also part of theteam.

The case was registered at Gharib Shah Police Station in Narowal againstthe attack on the Interior Minister, Ahsan Iqbal. The case was registeredunder the sections related to murder attempt, terrorism and possession ofillegal weapons.

Iqbal was shot on Monday by a suspect named Abid, in his home constituencyNarowal.