Khaberni - A Syrian security source reported on Saturday an incident of shooting from an unknown car in the Umayyad Square in central Damascus, confirming that the internal security forces immediately began pursuing the car and tracking its occupants.
The source denied in a statement to SANA the validity of circulating information about an assassination attempt against an officer in Damascus, emphasizing that these news are groundless.
The source explained that the competent authorities responded immediately to the incident and deployed in the area, where they cordoned off the place and took necessary measures to ensure the safety of those in the area and restore stability.
The source indicated that the information about the sound of clashes in the Malki district in Damascus was related to the pursuit operation, noting that investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances of the incident and identify the involved parties.
