According to the preliminary police account, the suspect allegedly opened fire upon noticing the officers. Police responded to the attack, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

"The decision was made during the meeting of the Information Department, which was chaired by Sharjeel Inam Memon," a press release from the office of the senior minister stated.

Talking about the flyover planned at the Disco Bakery junction, Dr Fawad described it as unnecessary as it would make traffic situation worse as much of the traffic had been diverted to Shabbir Usmani Road because of construction on University Road.

Police and Rangers officials, district administration officials and officials of other departments briefed the Home Minister regarding arrangements for security, traffic management and civic arrangements of processions and religious congregations.

The chief minister said that through these operations the terrorist network had been disrupted and prevented from implementing its plans.

This is the second rabies-related death reported at Mayo Hospital