Police in Faisalabad and gunned down an injured suspect on Tuesday despite the fact that he was surrounded and wasn’t visibly armed.
Police said that they signalled three men riding a motorbike in Gulberg area to pull over, but they opened fire on them. Two of the suspects fled the scene amid ensuing exchange of fire but one suspect, who was injured during the episode, was subsequently surrounded by the law enforcers.
In the meantime, a plain-clothed official appeared and fired three shots killing the injured suspect on the spot.
Police claim the suspect was armed and could have fired on them but the mobile phone footage of the incident does not show the suspect carrying a firearm.
The deceased has been identified as Asif Sardar, who was wanted in several cases including three robberies in Gujranwala.
Punjab chief minister (CM) has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the Punjab police chief. On the directives of the CM, an enquiry has been constituted under Sheikhupura RPO which will submit its report in 48 hours.
