PESHAWAR: A senior officer of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Peshawar on Friday, November 6, 2026.
According to local media reports, the incident occurred in the parking area of a NADRA office in Hayatabad, where Deputy Assistant Director Fahd was targeted by armed assailants.
Police officials said the attackers opened fire on the officer inside the office premises, killing him on the spot. Following the shooting, the suspects fled the scene before law enforcement personnel arrived.
Police teams immediately reached the crime scene and began collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing.
According to police, eight empty bullet casings from a .30-bore pistol were recovered from the scene and sent for forensic examination.
Authorities have launched an investigation and initiated efforts to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.
The deceased officer’s body was shifted to a hospital for legal formalities and postmortem examination.
Police are examining different aspects of the incident to establish the motive behind the targeted killing.
The attack has raised concerns over the security of government employees and public-sector institutions in Peshawar. However, authorities have not yet disclosed any confirmed motive or identified the suspects.
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