In an incident at the district court in Attock, two prominent lawyers, Malik Israr Ahmed and Zulfiqar Marza, were fatally shot by a police officer.

Malik Israr Ahmed, a veteran High Court advocate and former President of the Punjab Bar Council, was attacked within the courthouse premises.

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The tragedy occurred when the police officer allegedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Malik Israr Ahmed and Zulfiqar Marza.

Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting, considering personal animosity or other factors.

Law enforcement quickly arrested the accused officer after the incident.