A police constable named Shaiq was shot and injured in Shahdara while returning home after his duty time, reported 24newshd TV channel on Saturday.

Shaiq was coming back to his home from duty in Wahdat Colony.

He was shifted to a hospital for medical aid as his condition was critical.

Lahore Police said that unknown attackers opened fire on the constable who got a bullet in his back.

Lahore Police have launched an investigation into the incident considering all possibilities.