Mansehra Assistant Commissioner Adil Waseem was injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on his official vehicle in Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The attack occurred in the Panah Kot area while the government official was returning from his native village, Saleh Khana.
Police confirmed that unknown armed individuals targeted his vehicle. However, the attackers’ identities and motives remain unclear.
Mansehra Assistant Commissioner Injured in Shooting
According to police officials, Adil Waseem was travelling through Nowshera when the shooting occurred.
The sudden attack left him injured, prompting immediate medical assistance.
He was subsequently transported to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar for treatment.
Muhammad Asim, spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital, confirmed that the assistant commissioner’s condition was stable.
Doctors continued providing necessary medical care following his admission.
Nowshera Police Launch Search Operation
Following the shooting, police registered a First Information Report and initiated an investigation.
Nowshera District Police Officer Sonia Shamroz confirmed that a special investigation team had been formed.
The team has been assigned responsibility for identifying and arresting those involved in the attack.
Police also launched a search operation to locate the unidentified gunmen.
Investigation Into Attack Continues
Authorities have not disclosed how many attackers participated in the shooting or whether any suspects have been identified.
The motive behind targeting the government official also remains undetermined.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public officials travelling through the province.
Police are expected to examine available evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Meanwhile, Adil Waseem remains under medical care, with hospital authorities confirming that his condition is stable.
