Asif Ali Khan
PESHAWAR: An assistant director of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Peshawar’s Hayatabad area, police said.
According to police, the victim was identified as Fahad, son of Sharoom, a resident of Kafur Dheri. He was targeted and killed in the parking area of a NADRA office.
Following the incident, local police rushed to the scene and launched an investigation. Police recovered eight empty cartridge cases of a .30-bore pistol from the crime scene.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage from the office parking area to identify the suspects and trace their movements.
The victim’s body was shifted to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Police said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances and motive behind the killing and bring those responsible to justice.
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