Raza Haider was targeted after he had attended a funeral in a mosque. He was injured as a result of the shooting and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. According to initial reports Raza Haider received a bullet to his head.There are conflicting reports of the MPAs gunman being killed in the attack as well.
Raza Haider had reportedly received threats from an extremist group.
Police and Rangers have cordoned off the area and all markets are being closed.