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Tragedy in Mardan: Sikh Gurdwara Caretaker and Wife Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunman
The caretaker of a Sikh Gurdwara and his wife were shot dead by an unidentified gunman inside the place of worship in Mardan's Khwaja Ganj Bazaar. Senior police officials, including DPO Masood Ahmad and SSP Maria Mustafa, have launched a multi-angle forensic investigation to identify the assailant and determine the motive behind the double murder.
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by News Desk
2026-06-18
Tragedy in Mardan: Sikh Gurdwara Caretaker and Wife Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunman

Detailed Report

  • The Double Homicide: A Sikh Gurdwara caretaker and his wife were shot dead on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after an unidentified assailant opened fire inside a minority worship place in Mardan. The target attack occurred within the highly frequented Babu Mohallah enclave of the city's Khwaja Ganj Bazaar. First responders from Rescue 1122 and local law enforcement personnel rushed to the compound, confirming that both victims died on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds.

  • High-Level Forensic Probe: In response to the targeted nature of the incident, a heavy contingent of senior security officials converged on the crime scene to supervise evidence collection. The investigation team on the ground is being led directly by Mardan District Police Officer (DPO) Masood Ahmad, SSP Investigations Maria Mustafa, the ASP City, and the Hoti Police Station SHO.

Mardan Gurdwara Attack & Security Matrix (June 18, 2026)

Incident Vector & Variables Documented Field Facts & Investigation Status
Primary Crime Scene Gurdwara at Babu Mohallah, Khwaja Ganj Bazaar, Mardan.
Victim Profiles Two casualties: The resident Sikh Gurdwara caretaker and his wife.
Assault Methodology Direct kinetic firing by an unidentified lone gunman inside the facility.
Emergency Response Rescue 1122 and Hoti Police Station units secured the perimeter.
Commanding Officers DPO Masood Ahmad and SSP Investigations Maria Mustafa.
Investigative Focus Comprehensive review covering terrorism, target killing, and local feud angles.

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#MardanAttack #GurdwaraCaretakerKilled #MinoritySecurity #KPKPolice #MasoodAhmad #MariaMustafa #MardanNews #BreakingNewsPakistan
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