Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (The COW News Digital) Six members of the same family were killed in a tragic shooting allegedly carried out by their own brother in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to police officials. The suspect fled the scene following the incident, prompting authorities to launch a search operation to arrest him.
According to the District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu, the victims included Noor Rehman, his wife Maryam, their daughters Hamza Bibi and 15-year-old Jamila, as well as their three-year-old son Fahad and one-year-old son Afser.
The incident has left an entire family devastated, with six people reportedly losing their lives in the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation.
Police officials confirmed that the accused escaped after opening fire on the family. Following the incident, law enforcement personnel initiated a search operation and began efforts to locate the suspect.
According to police, teams have been searching various locations in an attempt to apprehend the accused. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the shooting and are working to establish the sequence of events that led to the deadly attack.
The suspect’s escape has prompted police to intensify their efforts to secure his arrest. However, officials have not yet announced any breakthrough in the case.
The reason behind the alleged shooting has not been established so far. Police have not disclosed whether the incident was linked to a family dispute, personal conflict or any other motive.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of their efforts to determine why the accused allegedly opened fire on his own family members.
The reported involvement of a close relative has added to the tragedy of the incident, which resulted in the deaths of six people, including young children.
Authorities have not provided further details regarding the investigation or the possible motive behind the attack.
Police in Hangu are continuing their efforts to arrest the suspect and determine the facts surrounding the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the motive behind the shooting is still unclear. Officials are expected to provide further information as the case develops.
The incident highlights the devastating consequences of violent disputes and the importance of establishing the circumstances behind such incidents through a thorough investigation.
