- Shakeel gunned down while heading to mediate dispute.
- KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur also condemned the incident.
- KP Governor Kundi seeks a detailed report on murder.
PESHAWAR: 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 said on Sunday.
Expressing grief over the tragic incident, Mushtaq said that his elder brother had been gunned down in front of their home and described him as his strength and support. He further condemned the attack, calling it the worst act of barbarism.
Providing details of the incident, District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi Muhammad Azhar said that Shakeel had been killed while trying to mediate a violent dispute.
According to the police personnel, Shakeel was fatally shot by a neighbour during a violent altercation. He said the incident took place when a dispute erupted between a father and son in the neighbourhood.
“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,” the DPO added.
The firing also left one person injured. The police officer further said that Kamran is reportedly a drug addict and has an unstable mental condition.
DPO Azhar assured that the suspect’s arrest would be ensured soon and that justice would be served.
The murder of Shakeel Khan has sparked widespread condemnation from political leaders and government officials.
Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman expressed sorrow over the killing and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to justice.
KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also condemned the incident. Expressing his condolences to Senator Mushtaq, the provincial chief executive prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and patience for the bereaved family.
Gandapur termed the murder of Shakeel Khan as tragic and vowed that the perpetrator would be brought to justice soon. He assured that the culprit would be given strict punishment according to the law.
Meanwhile, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi summoned a detailed report on the murder and directed authorities to ensure swift justice. He reassured that the government stood with Mushtaq Ahmad during this difficult time.
Shakeel’s funeral prayer is scheduled for 3pm today in Ahad Khan, Swabi district, according to Mushtaq.
With additional input from APP
