Two people were killed, three including two children were injured when unidentified motorcycle riders opened firing at the gate of a mosque after Friday prayers on Bhikhi Road in Sheikhupura, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Two injured children were identified as eight-year-old Qasim and seven-year-old Hashim who were rushed to Lahore’s Mayo Hospital Lahore in critical condition.
According to police, both the boys along with their grandfather went to mosque to offer Friday prayers and were hit by bullets. Their grandfather died on spot.
Police said that the accused fled after firing while they started investigation after registering a case.
Reporter Tariq Malik