Wasim Akram safe after being shot at in Karachi

[Areesh]

He can permanently settle in India and train our future fast bowlers.

Well training is going to create fast bowlers for you. It requires genuine talent.

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

There is news mate.

3 different channels, 3 different versions.

1- There was an accident. THen the folks got into a fight, some aerial firing.

2- It was a target killing like scenario. Car bumped into, then shot at.

3- There was an accident, and guy started firing in rage at Wasim Akram and was subdued.

Pick whichever you believe is best.

our media knows no bounds!

1- There was an accident. THen the folks got into a fight, some aerial firing.

 

[BDforever]

 

[Srinivas]

Good to know he is fine !

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Assigned a high responsibility by PCB to train fast bowler think so this is painful for some Pakistan cricket's enemies and now they are trying to stop him from doing his best for country,,,,,,

 

[!eon]

Seriously this gun culture is ruining our country. Rangers really need to crack down hard on civilians holding weapons illegally, at least in urban areas like Karachi. There will be bloodshed and violence but in the long run it will make these places far more peaceful. Australia did this and was successful.

When will the US learn from Australia? Stricter gun control laws save lives | Rebecca Peters | Comment is free | The Guardian

Australia did that but not every law from from any where can be implemented every where.
In Australia no one can get firearm but in Pakistan you can't stop every one getting arms. Only people you can stop from getting arms are your peaceful citizens.

 

[Devil Soul]

Wasim Akram unhurt after attack in Karachi
By Faraz Khan
Published: August 5, 2015

PHOTO: EXPRESS/ FILE

KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram remained unhurt following an attack on his car near National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Akram’s car met with an accident on Karsaz Road near National Stadium. Following a row with the driver of the car, a 2002 Honda Civic bearing registration number AEG-061, the private guard sitting with the driver fired at Akram’s car. Before police could arrive at the scene, the drive and his guards managed to flee. However, there were no casualties reported during the incident.

After the incident, Akram called the police helpline 15 and registered the complaint.

Police told The Express Tribune, the car is registered under Uzair Ahmed’s name. The police are currently searching for the car and its owner.

Speaking to Express News, a visibly shaken Akram said, ”A car hit mine, I stopped him and then his guy stepped out and fired at my car,” he toldExpress News.

“He was definitely an official, I have noted down the vehicle’s number and given it to the police.”

Denying receiving any threat, Akram said he was on his way to the National Stadium, where he is conducting a training camp for fast bowlers.

Speaking to media, DIG East Police ruled out the possibility of targeted attack saying “it is a classic case of road rage.”

Bullet hits Wasim Akram's car after traffic accident spat
DAWN SPORT — UPDATED 3 minutes ago

Police say Akram is safe and dub the firing on his Mercedes an act of "road rage". — AFP
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram escaped unhurt when bullets fired near his car grazed the vehicle following a traffic accident on Wednesday.

“A car crashed into my vehicle and when I asked him [the driver] to pull over, he stepped out and opened fire. His appearance resembled that of an official,” Akram told local media.

Akram's manager also confirmed that a car had intercepted the former captain's Mercedes.

“Wasim was driving himself and the car next to him tried to jam his car to one side and opened fire. He did not get hit,” Arsalan Haider, Akram's manager told ESPNCricinfo.

 

[samv]

Did the attacker know it was Wasim Akram?

 

[Devil Soul]

Akram, who is currently conducting a fast bowling camp at Karachi's National Stadium, was on his way to a training session when his car was hit.

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According to police, there were several cars involved in the crash but Akram said his car had been deliberately targeted.

Speaking to the media outside the National Stadium, Deputy Inspector General East Munir Sheikh said the episode was a clear case of road rage.

“According to preliminary investigation, the incident appears to be a case of road rage. But we cannot say clearly what the motive behind the attack on Wasim Akram was. We have identified the car from CCTV footage and will have the suspect in custody in a couple of hours,” Sheikh said.

“It was an incident of road age,” said Sheikh.

Wasim Akram visited the office of DIG East and recorded his statement before the police.

Police raid house in DHA
Very soon after the incident police announced that a raid was conducted on a house situated on DHA's Khayaban-e-Hilal during which the vehicle identified by Wasim Akram had been recovered.

'Akram chased the vehicle'
Gulshan SP Abid Qaimkhani said that after the car accident, Akram chased the passengers travelling in the car and blocked their vehicle. "An exchange of hot words ensued between Mr. Akram and others. All of a sudden, one of the passengers in the car opened fire, [a bullet] hit Wasim’s Mercedes," he said.

"Later on, one of them identified the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team and asked the others to run. It was not an act of terror or attempt on life of the former player," he added.

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah expressed shock and outrage over the altercation and took notice of the firing incident involving Wasim Akram and sought a detailed report from Inspector General Sindh Police.

The 49-year-old Akram, regarded as one of the best left-arm paceman to have played the game, is training around 20 young bowlers from across the country in a Pakistan Cricket Board talent hunt.

Akram was plucked from obscurity during a similar talent hunt in 1984 and rose to enormous heights at international level, taking 414 Test and 502 one-day wickets during an illustrious career.

— Imtiaz Ali contributed to the reporting of this story

 

[Asian.Century]

Suspect involved in Wasim Akram shooting submits apology

KARACHI: The prime suspect involved in a road-rage shooting incident with former captain of Pakistan cricket team, Wasim Akram, has submitted a written apology to the cricket legend.

In his letter, Major (retd) Amirul Rehman, has tendered his unconditional apology over what he says was a "sad incident" which arose out of road rage and added that he and his family were a great fan of Wasim Akram.

Major (r) Amir said that he faced opposition from his family members in favour of Akram. He called the former left arm all-rounder – also known as the Sultan of Swing – a national hero and pride of the country and added that the whole incident was a misunderstanding.

The suspect also sought a personal audience with the cricket legend.

Read: Bullet hits Wasim Akram's car after traffic accident spat

On August 6, Wasim Akram's Mercedes was shot at on Karachi's Karsaz Road while the former cricket star was on his way to the National Stadium Karachi to conduct a training session for young bowlers.

The shooting incident took place after Akram got into a minor car accident.

Following the mishap the former cricket captain had asked the driver to pull over. A heated discussion had ensued and the suspect, who was sitting in the back seat, came out of the car and fired a shot which hit Akram's vehicle.

Also read: Prime suspect in Wasim Akram accident granted pre-arrest bail

Suspect involved in Wasim Akram shooting submits apology - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

 

[Azadkashmir]

time to sell the merc off and get bullet proof military jeep.