Maulana Fazal ur Rehman’s convoy was attacked in Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday, his party Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam said. However, he was reported to escape the attack unhurt.

The convoy reportedly came under firing from both sides, according to the party. The incident took place near the Yarik interchange.

The JUI chief was travelling for an election campaign event when he was attacked, the party added.

In a statement.A party spokesman described the attack as ‘cowardly’.

The spokesman added that the the party had repeatedly warned that the atmosphere was not favourable for campaigning by the senior leadership of JUI.

He added that the administration often writes letters regarding threats but does not take any practical steps.

The spokesman said that the attack needs to be investigated and there needs to be an explanation as to why the institutions were not fulfilling their duties. He went on to say that the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan is rapidly deteriorating.