Afzal Khan Gujjar was injured while his son and nephew were killed on the spot; a security guard was also killed
Protests erupted in Swat’s Matta tehsil on Monday following a deadly attack in Shakardara area that left three people dead and injured well-known transporter Afzal Khan Gujjar. PHOTO: EXPRESS
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Protests erupted in Swat’s Matta tehsil on Monday following a deadly attack in Shakardara area that left three people dead and injured well-known transporter Afzal Khan Gujjar, according to protesters and police.
Members of the Gujjar community staged a protest against the attack, with protesters placing the bodies of the victims on the road and blocking the Matta-Mingora road to all kinds of traffic. The protesters said they were demonstrating against the attack on Afzal Khan Gujjar and demanded immediate arrest of those responsible.
Police sources confirmed that three people were killed in the attack the previous night.
According to police, unknown gunmen attacked Shakardara, an area of Matta tehsil in Swat, on Sunday evening. The vehicle of famous transporter Afzal Khan Gujjar was targeted by a rocket launcher while he was returning home.
Police said unknown assailants fired a rocket at Gujjar’s vehicle in Shakardara area, causing it to catch fire. Following the attack, heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two sides and the shooting reportedly continued until late at night.
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Initial reports indicated that Afzal Khan Gujjar was injured in the exchange of fire. Police said his young son, Bahram Khan Gujjar, and his nephew were killed instantly. Additionally, a security guard died after being trapped in the burning vehicle.
Although he was injured, Afzal Khan Gujjar reportedly returned fire on the attackers. The attackers then fled.
Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. According to police officials, efforts to find the attackers continue and further investigations into the incident are underway.
