The suspects in the killing of a senior worker of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Narowal have been caught, the 24NewsHD TV channel reports.
Sixty-year-old PML-N worker Muhammad Yusuf died as the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf supporters clashed with their PML-N counterparts at PP-54 Narowal polling station.
The incident invited widespread condemnation. The PML-N leaders lashed out at the PTI for, what they called, opting for violence to win the vote.
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The PTI resorted to violence and killing for winning the by-elections through rigging, federal information minister Ata Tarar said in a statement.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed the almighty may rest the departed soul in eternal peace
He said: “Muhammad Yusuf’s blood will not go in vain. Killers will be brought to book.”