LAHORE: At least one person was killed while two others were wounded when an unidentified person opened fire inside Allama Iqbal International Airport on Wednesday morning, Airport Security Force (ASF) said.
Reportedly, the passengers were coming out of the international arrival lounge when an unidentified gunman opened fire at them, killing at least one. It was also reported that both the passengers had just returned after performing Umrah.
Footage available with a private media outlet showed the deceased man lying on the floor with two women sitting next to the body.
SP Cantt Safdar Raza Qazi said one injured person was in a critical condition. Based on initial reports, the firing was over a personal dispute, added the SP. Further investigation is underway. He further said that two suspects – identified as Arshad and Shan – have been taken into custody.
Following the incident, a forensic team reached the site while entry and exit points to the airport were immediately closed. After receiving reports of the incident, a large contingent of police and Rangers personnel reached the airport.
