Mumbai crime branch detains brother of shooting suspect in Salman Khan case
In the aftermath of the shooting outside Salman Khan's home, Mumbai's Crime Branch detains the brother of the prime suspect, prompting further scrutiny into the incident.
At least two lawyers were killed in a gunfire incident outside a sessions court here on Tuesday.
The deceased lawyers were identified as Rana Ishtiaq and Owais Talib. The assailant, Kashif Rajput, opened fire at Ishtiaq — who was his cousin — over a family dispute, the police said.
Subsequently, the second lawyer also came under fire and was injured. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his bullet wounds, Geo News reported.
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Rajput, who was later arrested, is said to be a lawyer but the police were investigating the claim.
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the incident and sought a report from the police.
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