Constable shot dead

LAYYAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2026) A police constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was performing security duty outside a mosque here at Heera Adda within the jurisdiction of Saddar Police Station on Monday.

Police said that Constable Asad Naseer was performing security duty outside the mosque when unknown motorcycle-riding attackers opened fire on him.

As a result of the gunshots, he sustained critical injuries and died on the spot.

The assailants fled the scene immediately after the incident.

Upon receiving information, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Police also set up checkpoints in different parts of the locality and launched a search operation to trace the suspects.

Further investigation into the incident was in progress.