SAHIWAL-Three robbers gunned down a security guard namely Ahmed at the gate of Engro Foods here on Monday.
The Yousafwala Police have started investigation into the incident and sent the dead body to DHQ Hospital Sahiwal for post-mortem and other legal formalities.
According to police sources, it is yet to be ascertained whether or not the guard was killed on putting up resistance. They suspected that the motive behind the incident might be old enmity. However, further investigation is underway, they added.
Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters, led by the son of the slain security guard Ahmad staged a protest on Pakpattan-Sahiwal Road against the incident. They blocked the road, chanting slogans against the police over the worst law and order situation. On the other hand, hundreds of vehicles were snarled up in both directions for two hours.
On the other hand, the Saddr Circle DSP reached the spot and assured the protestors that the police will trace and arrest the killers of the guard soon. Following the assurance, the protesters dispersed and traffic was restored on the road.