PESHAWAR: A man was shot and killed in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province after he removed another man from his WhatsApp group, police and the victim’s brother said on Saturday, in what appears to be the first case of its kind.
The incident occurred in Regi, a rundown locality on the outskirts of Peshawar, on Friday evening, bringing to light the dangerous consequences of seemingly minor online disputes.
The suspect, Ashfaq Khan, opened fire on WhatsApp group administrator Mushtaq Ahmed after an altercation over the removal of the former from the latter’s WhatsApp group.
Humayun Khan, the victim’s brother, told Arab News that he was present at the scene when Khan opened fire on his brother, saying they were not aware of the details of the altercation.
“My slain brother Mushtaq and Ashfaq had developed some differences in a WhatsApp group, forcing my brother to remove the latter. Ashfaq got infuriated and shot my brother dead,” Humayun said.
“It was a non-issue or a very trivial matter. No one in our family even knew about the dispute at all.”
Abid Khan, a local police officer, said the brother of the deceased had lodged a complaint with police, accusing Khan of fatally shooting Ahmed.
The police report says both parties were in the process of reconciliation, when the suspect suddenly opened fire and killed the WhatsApp group admin.
Abid said the suspect fled the scene after shooting Ahmed dead and police were conducting raids to apprehend him.
The shooting has ignited a broader online discussion, with many social media users expressing sorrow over the incident during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Many users emphasized that one of the purposes of fasting in Ramadan is to cultivate self-restraint.
WhatsApp group admin shot dead in northwest Pakistan for allegedly removing member
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WhatsApp group admin shot dead in northwest Pakistan for allegedly removing member
- The shooting in the holy fasting month of Ramadan has ignited a broader online discussion
- Netizens emphasize one of the purposes of fasting in Ramadan is to cultivate self-restraint
Three players set for ODI debuts as Pakistan face Bangladesh in series opener
- Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain to make international debuts in Dhaka
- Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi says Pakistan confident despite Bangladesh’s strong home record
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hand One Day International debuts to three top-order batsmen when they face Bangladesh in the opening match of a three-game series in Dhaka today, Wednesday, with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressing confidence in the newcomers ahead of the contest.
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain are set to earn ODI caps 255, 256 and 257 respectively, forming Pakistan’s top three in the series opener at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
“There will be three debutants for us in the first game,” Afridi told reporters ahead of the series. “Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat will open the batting, while Shamyl Hussain will bat at three.”
“I hope they will play their own game and show their skills. We are all excited to see them play for Pakistan not just for one series but future as well.”
Pakistan arrive in Bangladesh after winning their previous two ODI series at home against South Africa and Sri Lanka and held training sessions in Karachi before departing for Dhaka earlier this week.
Afridi said the team expected a competitive contest against Bangladesh, which traditionally performs strongly in home conditions.
“All the teams are very good in their home conditions and similarly Bangladesh have done well in their home ground as well,” he said. “As a team we are prepared well.”
Pakistan have historically dominated the bilateral ODI rivalry, winning 34 of the 39 matches played between the two sides, with one game ending without a result.
The three-match series marks the latest white-ball engagement between the teams after they faced each other in multiple T20I contests since May last year.
The match will begin at 1:15 p.m. Pakistan time and will be broadcast live on PTV Sports.
The two teams will play the other two ODIs on March 13 and March 15 at the same venue.
