Police have initiated an investigation into the murder of Shakeel Ahmed Khan, the elder brother of former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief and retired Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan. The incident occurred on Sunday outside Shakeel Ahmed Khan’s residence in Ahad Khan Kale Sheikh Jana village.
District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi, Muhammad Azhar, reported that the shooting took place after Shakeel Ahmed Khan attempted to intervene in a violent altercation. The accused, who is a neighbor, had allegedly killed his father moments before. As Shakeel Ahmed Khan tried to help, he was fatally shot by the suspect.
DPO Azhar added that the suspect is believed to be a drug addict and suffers from mental instability. Police are actively working to apprehend the accused.
In a heartfelt social media post, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan expressed deep sorrow over his brother’s tragic death, describing it as an act of “worst cruelty.” He remembered his elder brother as a protector and a cherished family member.
