Mansehra assistant commissioner injured in Nowshera firing
Assistant Commissioner Mansehra Adil Wasim was injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire in Nowshera on Saturday. He was taken to a hospital in Peshawar, and police have started an investigation.
- Mansehra Assistant Commissioner Adil Wasim was injured in firing by unidentified gunmen in Nowshera.
- He was shifted to a hospital in Peshawar.
- Police have started an investigation; no arrests have been announced.
Unidentified gunmen opened fire in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, injuring Mansehra Assistant Commissioner Adil Wasim. Express News described his condition as serious.
According to Daily Times, the gunmen fired on his official vehicle while he was travelling towards Peshawar. Police said the shooting took place near Jalozai Panah Kot on Cherat Road. Daily Jang also quoted police as saying he was targeted while on his way to Peshawar.
Express News reported that the officer had come to his village in Nowshera for a fateha, a prayer ceremony. The injured officer was taken to hospital, and Daily Times and Daily Jang reported that he was shifted to a hospital in Peshawar.
Express News reported that the Jalozai SHO, Hanif Khan, reached the spot with a large police contingent and began a search operation to arrest the suspects. Rescue 1122 Nowshera staff were praised for their timely action and medical aid.
Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation is under way. They have not disclosed how many attackers were involved, and no arrests have been announced so far. Officials have not given further details on the officer's medical condition.
Samar Haroon Bilour, Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor on Information and Public Relations, expressed concern over the firing. He prayed for Adil Wasim's quick and full recovery and called for the best medical facilities for him.
Bilour demanded a transparent and impartial investigation and the immediate arrest of those involved, so that they are brought to justice. Daily Jang also reported him as saying that protecting the lives and property of government officials and the public is the government's responsibility.
Why it matters
The attack on a serving assistant commissioner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises concern about the safety of government officials and local administration in the province.
