Former senator’s brother shot dead in Swabi

Peshawar: Shakeel Ahmad Khan, the older brother of former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leader and ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, was shot dead outside his home in Swabi, police said on Sunday.

Mushtaq expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident, saying his brother had been killed in front of their home and described him as his source of strength and support. He condemned the attack, calling it a brutal act.

According to District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi Muhammad Azhar, Shakeel was killed while trying to mediate a violent dispute. Police said the shooting occurred during a conflict between a father and son in the neighborhood. Shakeel had gone to intervene when a neighbor, identified as Kamran, opened fire.

Before this, Kamran had reportedly killed his own father. The shooting also left one person injured. Police said Kamran is a drug addict and has an unstable mental condition.

DPO Azhar assured that the police would quickly arrest the suspect and ensure that justice is served.