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By: Manoah kikekon
A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police confirmed on Saturday.
The victim, Mushtaq Ahmed, was shot dead on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province with a history of violent conflicts. Police documents and statements from local officials indicate that a man identified as Ashfaq has been charged in connection with the killing.
According to a statement by Mushtaq’s brother, the dispute began after Mushtaq removed Ashfaq from the WhatsApp group following an argument. The two had reportedly agreed to meet and reconcile, but Ashfaq allegedly arrived armed and opened fire, killing Mushtaq.
Authorities say the incident highlights the risks posed by the widespread availability of firearms, deep-rooted tribal customs, and weak law enforcement in the region.