Sikh Caretaker Couple Killed in Shooting at Gurdwara in Mardan, Pakistan
Jagannath and Asma Wanti were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan district, Pakistan. Police confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing, with efforts being made to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Jagannath and Asma Wanti were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan district, Pakistan. According to Dawn, the deceased were reportedly serving as caretakers of the gurdwara, located in the Babu Mohallah area of Khwaja Ganj Bazaar. The Tribune India reported that assailants opened fire in the gurdwara, resulting in the deaths of the couple. The incident occurred approximately 60 kilometers northwest of Peshawar. Mardan District Police Officer Masood Ahmad confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing. Efforts are being made to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The motive for the killings is not yet known. The Times of India reported that police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested the main suspect in the double murder.
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