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Ahmadi Community Member Killed in Mandi Bahauddin, FIR Registered

A member of the Ahmadi community was shot dead in Punjab's Mandi Bahauddin, prompting police to register an FIR against unidentified assailants.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Wednesday evening, a member of the Ahmadi community was killed in Mandi Bahauddin district, Punjab. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Main Eidgah Road. Police described the act as a suspected targeted killing, and investigations are currently underway.

According to Saleem Bakhsh, the Station House Officer of the City police station, the location of the shooting is located just a few meters away from the office of the deputy superintendent of police. As the incident unfolded, local authorities were alerted and began their inquiry into the matter.

On Thursday, police confirmed that a first information report (FIR) was registered against the unidentified assailants who committed the shooting. The FIR was filed at the City Police Station following a complaint lodged by the victim's son.

The FIR includes provisions from the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), indicating that authorities are taking the investigation seriously. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear as the police continue their probe.

This incident marks a continuation of the violence faced by members of the Ahmadi community in Pakistan. Instances of targeted attacks have raised concerns among community members and human rights organizations regarding their safety.

While investigations are ongoing, the authorities have not provided further details on the identity of the assailants or potential motives behind the attack. Community leaders have called for increased security and protection in light of such incidents.

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