A National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) assistant director was killed in a shooting incident near a NADRA office in Hayatabad, Peshawar. According to police officials, the incident occurred behind the office premises, where the officer was fatally shot. Investigators recovered eight spent bullet casings from a 30-bore pistol at the scene, while the victim’s body was shifted to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A tragic shooting incident in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has claimed the life of an assistant director working for the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
According to media reports, the incident took place in the Hayatabad area of Peshawar, behind a NADRA office.
The officer sustained fatal gunshot injuries during the incident.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Farhan Khan confirmed the shooting and stated that a NADRA assistant director had lost his life.
Police officials said that eight spent bullet casings from a 30-bore pistol were recovered from the crime scene.
These casings could provide important forensic evidence and help investigators determine the type of firearm used in the shooting.
Following the incident, the deceased officer’s body was transported to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A post-mortem examination is conducted to establish the medical cause of death and document injuries that may be relevant to a criminal investigation.
The examination may also help authorities gather evidence regarding the nature of the gunshot wounds.
According to the available information, the identity of the deceased assistant director has not yet been disclosed in the initial report.
Police have also not provided confirmed details about the number of attackers or how they approached and left the scene.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
It has not been established whether the incident was connected to a personal dispute, the victim’s professional responsibilities, or another possible motive.
NADRA is one of Pakistan’s major government institutions and is responsible for maintaining citizens’ identity records and providing identification-related services.
The authority issues Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), family registration certificates, and other identity documents.
Its offices serve large numbers of citizens across Pakistan, making security around such facilities an important public concern.
The shooting near the NADRA office in Hayatabad has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.
Investigators may examine forensic evidence, witness accounts, and any available surveillance footage to establish what happened.
However, the initial media report does not confirm whether CCTV footage has been obtained or whether any witnesses have provided statements.
Similarly, no confirmed information has been provided regarding the identification or arrest of any suspects.
The eight recovered bullet casings may assist investigators in examining the firearm involved in the attack.
Forensic analysis can sometimes help determine whether a weapon has been linked to other shooting incidents, although no such connection has been established in this case.
The authorities have not yet released detailed findings regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
According to SSP Operations Farhan Khan, the incident occurred behind the NADRA office in Hayatabad, and the deceased officer’s body was shifted to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Further details regarding the identity of the victim, possible suspects, and the motive behind the attack are awaited.
The incident has highlighted concerns about public safety and the protection of government employees in Peshawar.
For now, the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting remain under investigation, and the available report does not establish who carried out the attack or why the NADRA officer was targeted.