Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Mehar Kashif Siddique and his security guard were assassinated in Gujranwala on Wednesday after armed assailants entered their house and opened fire.

According to a preliminary report submitted by the Gujranwala CPO Dr Moeen Masood, Mehar was present at his residence with his security guard Arshad when the incident occurred.

Suspected murderer Amir Maher and his accomplices entered the home and opened fire at them and fled immediately. Gunman Arshad died on the spot due to severe injuries whereas Mehar got critically injured.

The PML-Q leader was rushed to Civil Hospital Gujranwala where doctors referred him to General Hospital Lahore. He succumbed to his wounds on the way

SDPO Peoples Colony and SHO Saddar reached the spot immediately. The PFSA unit gathered the evidence from the crime scene whereas police have started legal proceedings against the culprits.

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar also took notice of the murder and has sought a report from the police authorities. The accused should be arrested and legal action be initiated against them immediately, CM Buzdar said.

Mehar had recently left the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and joined the PML-Q. He was released from jail two years ago in the murder charges of PPP city president Khalid Humayun.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Punjab Police Amjad Javed Saleemi has also taken notice of the assassination and sought detailed report.