Swabi: Shakeel Ahmad Khan, the elder brother of former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer and ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, was shot dead outside his home in Swabi, police reported on Sunday.
Expressing profound grief over the tragic loss, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan described his elder brother as his strength and support. He strongly condemned the attack, calling it a brutal act of barbarism.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi, Muhammad Azhar, Shakeel Ahmad Khan was fatally shot while attempting to mediate a violent dispute between a father and son in his neighborhood.
“Shakeel Khan was going to mediate and resolve the conflict when the suspect, identified as Kamran, opened fire. Prior to this, Kamran had allegedly killed his own father,” stated DPO Azhar. The attack also left one person injured.
Police officials revealed that Kamran is reportedly a drug addict and has an unstable mental condition. Authorities have assured that efforts are underway to arrest the suspect and bring him to justice.
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The murder has sparked widespread outrage, with political leaders and government officials condemning the tragic event.
Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, expressed deep sorrow over the killing and urged the government to ensure justice for the bereaved family.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also condemned the incident and offered condolences to Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan. He prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and patience for the grieving family, vowing that the perpetrator would be given strict punishment according to the law.
Additionally, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has summoned a detailed report on the murder and directed authorities to ensure swift justice. He reassured that the government stands firmly with Mushtaq Ahmad Khan and his family during this difficult time.
According to Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, the funeral prayer for Shakeel Ahmad Khan is scheduled to take place at 3 PM today in Ahad Khan, Swabi district.
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