Gunmen attack Naseem Shah’s house in Lower Dir

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

DIR: Unidentified armed men opened fire on the house of cricketer Naseem Shah in the Mayar area of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the early hours of Monday, police and local residents reported.


According to the Mayar police, the incident occurred around 1:45am when assailants fired multiple shots at the main gate of Shah’s residence, leaving visible bullet holes. The attackers fled the scene shortly after the firing.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the attack. CCTV footage from nearby houses is being examined, and security around the cricketer’s home has been enhanced.

Lower Dir police officials indicated that, based on initial findings, the incident does not appear to be linked to terrorism. Instead, it may be related to a land dispute or a regional enmity.

Shah’s father met with Lower Dir District Police Officer Taimur Khan, who assured the family that arrests would be made promptly. Local residents said that the Shah family is considered respectable in the area and has no known enmities or disputes.

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[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

[sweep_shot]

Glad nobody was hurt.

Hopefully culprits will be caught soon.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I wonder what the motive was.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Glad everyone is safe. This sounds like a distressing incident.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Naseem Shah to remain with Pakistan squad despite attack at family residence

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his house in Lower Dir. Unknown assailants fired at the gate of his family home; no one at the residence was reported to be injured.

The assailants fled immediately after firing at the gate, with an investigation opened by police. It is not known who was at the residence at the time, with the attack taking place in the early hours of Monday morning. Dawn reported that Naseem's father met with a police officer, who assured him the assailants would be brought to justice quickly.

ESPNcricinfo understands the incident does not affect Naseem's plans or schedule for the series, with the fast bowler staying with the squad and expected to take full part in the series as required. Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin a three-match ODI series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, followed by a T20I tri-series that also involves Zimbabwe later this month. Naseem is part of both squads.

It is not known whether any of Naseem's two younger brothers, who are also professional cricketers, were at the residence. Hunain, who hit the winning runs for Islamabad United in the 2024 Pakistan Super League final, last played a Quaid-e-Azam trophy match last week, where he scored a half-century and took six wickets in a ten-wicket win. Ubaid, who plays for Multan Sultans in the PSL, most recently played a game for his Quaid-e-Azam Trophy side Lahore Whites at the end of last month.

Naseem Shah to remain with Pakistan squad despite attack at family residence

Fast bowler will stay with the squad and is expected to take full part in the series as required | ESPN.in

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[Cricket Warrior]

Five suspects arrested over firing at Naseem Shah’s residence: police

Five individuals were detained in suspicion of firing at national cricketer Naseem Shah’s residence here, sources told Geo Super on Monday.

According to the Police, the unidentified gunmen targeted the main entrance and windows of Naseem’s residence in Mayar here, while a parked vehicle also sustained damage.

“The firing damaged the main gate, windows, and a vehicle at the property. Police reached the scene, and five suspects have been taken into custody. Mayar Police Station has registered a case, and further action is underway to arrest those involved,” police stated.

Five suspects arrested over firing at Naseem Shah’s residence: police

Naseem is currently in Rawalpindi as national team gears up for ODI series against Sri Lanka

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[sweep_shot]

Five suspects arrested over firing at Naseem Shah’s residence: police

Five individuals were detained in suspicion of firing at national cricketer Naseem Shah’s residence here, sources told Geo Super on Monday.

According to the Police, the unidentified gunmen targeted the main entrance and windows of Naseem’s residence in Mayar here, while a parked vehicle also sustained damage.

“The firing damaged the main gate, windows, and a vehicle at the property. Police reached the scene, and five suspects have been taken into custody. Mayar Police Station has registered a case, and further action is underway to arrest those involved,” police stated.

Five suspects arrested over firing at Naseem Shah’s residence: police

Naseem is currently in Rawalpindi as national team gears up for ODI series against Sri Lanka

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They should be made to pay for all the damages.

Also, jail sentences would be nice.

 

[Hitman]

Horrible! Maybe personal dispute. Strange some people believe gun is the way to settle disputes.

 

[The_KING]

I am glad that Naseem and his family are okay. Hope the culprits are given the death sentence.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Glad everyone is safe. This sounds like a distressing incident.

May be extortion. Rich gets targeted by gangs for money.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Unfortunate incident, but thankfully no one was harmed. Those responsible must be held accountable and set as an example.