SWAT: A police constable in Swat lost his life on Tuesday after being shot by his fellow officer during routine security duties at Dar-ul-Qaza Swat.
According to police officials, the incident took place during normal security procedures, referred to as NSP. Constable Muhammad Saleem was hit by gunfire from his colleague, Constable Jamshid Khan. Following the shooting, Muhammad Saleem was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite efforts by doctors, he could not survive and died from his injuries. Police have confirmed that both constables were on duty at the time of the incident. The exact reason behind the firing has not yet been made public.
Senior police officials said a formal investigation has been launched into the matter to determine how the incident occurred and whether it was accidental or intentional. Further interrogation and departmental inquiry are underway.
The body was later handed over to the family after legal formalities. Police department officials expressed grief over the death and assured that the investigation would be completed transparently.
Authorities have not released further details pending the outcome of the inquiry. Let me know if you want this rewritten in a newspaper style with quotes and reaction from police officials.
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