Suspect in girl's rape killed in Gujranwala — Dawn

In the Pakistani city of Gujranwala, school guard Ashfaq, who had been detained on suspicion of raping a seven-year-old pupil, was killed during an attack on a police team. Dawn reports, citing a spokesperson for the Gujranwala police.

Attack during the escort of the suspect

According to police, the girl attended the school where Ashfaq worked. A court allowed cantonment police to keep the suspect in custody for investigative actions.

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On Thursday, a police team was escorting the man for an identification procedure when two people opened fire on law enforcement officers, the spokesperson said. According to him, the attackers were trying to free Ashfaq.

Search for the attackers

The police spokesperson said that as a result of the shooting, the suspect sustained severe gunshot wounds and died at the scene. The attackers fled, and police teams are searching for them.