Khan said he was shot four times, with two bullets hitting each of his legs, during a protest march in Pakistan on Thursday. Describing his injuries, a doctor in the room said he was hit “in the right thigh [with] two bullets’ and in the ‘left thigh two bullets’ – adding that ‘his left tibia was fractured’. The doctor said there was a fracture in Mr Khan’s right leg and near the main artery there were some bullet fragments. “If it was hit there, there would be a lot of bleeding,” he said. “We took out those four bullet fragments, but they didn’t touch any major structures.” He added: “As soon as I recover, I will hit the streets again.” Khan said two gunmen tried to assassinate him and killed one person and wounded 11 others. He said three people had hatched the plan to kill him, but did not name names or provide evidence for his claims. Image: Imran Khan addresses the nation The former prime minister gave an interview to Sky News two hours before he was shot, in which he said he hoped there would be no violence during his march across the country. Asked if he was worried about the prospect of violence, he said: “I’ve been on the street for six months, what I’ve seen I’m sure I’ll be able to direct through elections. direct this through elections and bring about a change. But the other possibility is that you wouldn’t want it to go the other way.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:08 Khan’s last interview before he was shot Footage from the scene captured what local media reported as the gunman, who appeared to run away as members of the public tried to get the gun off him. Police are questioning the alleged shooter, who appeared on video saying he carried out the shooting and acted alone. Image: Local media are reporting the man pictured (C) as a suspected gunman The cricket hero-turned-politician – who has been calling for fresh elections since being ousted from power in April – has been delivering impassioned speeches at rallies across the country. He was six days into a march from Lahore to Islamabad in his push for radical change when the shooting occurred. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:41 Protest in Pakistan for Imran Khan After the shooting, Mr. Khan’s supporters staged nationwide protests, blocking major roads in major cities and sometimes clashing with police. His party demanded that the protests continue until their demand for political change in Pakistan is met. “Today, after Friday prayers, there will be protests across the country, which will continue until Imran Khan’s demand is met,” Asad Umar, a close associate of Mr Khan, tweeted. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Khan’s successor, condemned the shooting and ordered an immediate investigation.
