In a shocking development, Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah’s family home in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, came under attack on Monday morning. Unknown assailants fired multiple shots at the property’s main gate before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Police confirmed that the attack damaged the gate, windows, and a vehicle parked inside the compound. A case has been registered at Mayar Police Station, and five suspects have been taken into custody for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation.
“Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah. The firing damaged the main gate, windows, and a vehicle. Police reached the scene, and five suspects have been taken into custody,” a police spokesperson told The Tribune.
Investigation Underway
According to Dawn, Naseem’s father, Abbas Shah, met with police officials who assured him that those responsible would soon be arrested. It is still unclear whether any family members were present at home during the attack.
Police teams have begun collecting evidence from the scene, including bullet shells, and are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas.
Naseem Shah Remains With Pakistan Squad
Despite the alarming incident, Naseem Shah has decided to stay with the national squad currently stationed in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan is set to play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka beginning Tuesday. He is also part of the squad for the upcoming T20I Tri-Series featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe later this month.
Pakistan Squads
ODI Squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.
T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
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