Sikh couple killed in Mardan gurdwara attack
On Wednesday, unidentified assailants shot dead a Sikh couple serving as caretakers at a local gurdwara in Baboo Mohalla area of Mardan. The victims, identified as Jagannath and his wife, had been living within the gurdwara premises for several years.
Armed attackers opened fire on the couple before fleeing the scene. Police were immediately alerted, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies.
District Police Officer Masood Bangash and SP Investigation Maria Mustafa visited the crime scene alongside a heavy police contingent to oversee initial investigation efforts. Rescue 1122 personnel shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against unidentified suspects at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station based on the complaint of Amarjeet Lal, the brother-in-law of the deceased. The FIR includes charges of murder and provisions under anti-terrorism laws, with investigators treating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Special investigation teams have been formed to establish the motive behind the killings and identify those responsible. No arrests had been made at the time of filing this report.