PHC justice injured in Peshawar attack

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: Justice Ayub Khan Marwat of Peshawar High Court (PHC) was shot and injured in a deadly attack on Thursday morning.

According to police, Justice Ayub Khan Marwat got injured when unknown gunmen travelling on motorcycles opened fire on his vehicle in Hayatabad area of Peshawar.

Justice Marwat was on his way to the high court when his vehicle came under attack.

He was rushed to a private hospital in Hayatabad where his condition was stated to be stable.

A heavy contingent of police had reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence.

Police officials said Marwat had received two bullets, while his driver was also injured.