India, July 19 -- Lahore police have arrested a man after gunfire was fired from a vehicle near the car of Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, media reports said on Sunday.

According to local news reports, authorities said preliminary investigations indicate the incident was not a targeted attack.

The incident reportedly occurred in Lahore's Defence A area on Saturday when the Minister was travelling with his family.

A criminal case has been registered against the suspect.

Further legal proceedings are currently underway.

Speaking about the incident, Tarar said another vehicle overtook his car, and a person inside brandished a pistol before firing shots into the air, reported Dunya News.

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