PESHAWAR: An assistant director of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the parking area of its headquarters in Hayatabad Phase 5 on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Fahad Khan, a nephew of MNA Noor Alam Khan. The lawmaker confirmed the killing in a post on X, saying his nephew had been shot dead in front of the NADRA headquarters in Peshawar. He described the attackers as terrorists.
Police said Fahad Khan died on the spot. Eight empty shells of a .30-bore pistol were recovered from the crime scene, while some reports suggested that the attackers fired between eight and 10 rounds.
Police reached the scene shortly after the incident, collected evidence and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from cameras installed in the NADRA office parking area is being examined to identify the attackers.
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The body was shifted to hospital for legal formalities and a post-mortem examination.
According to local reports, Fahad Khan belonged to a political family. He was also the nephew of former Mathra tehsil chairman Fareedullah Khan and the son of Sharoom Khan of Kafoor Dheri.
Police have yet to establish the motive behind the killing, and investigations are continuing.
