Lahore: Ahl-e-Sunnat wal Jamaat Punjab President and an Islamic scholar Maulana Shams-ur-Rehman was shot dead along with his security guard in a brazen incident in Ring Road in Lahore on Friday.
According to available details, unknown assassins opened fire on the car of Maulana Shams-ur-Rehman near Batti Chowk, killing him and security guard on spot.
Maulana was on his way to home from masjid after praying Namaz-e-Juma when armed motorcyclists intercepted his car and opened fire.
There bodies were taken to MEO hospital for legal formalities.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription