PESHAWAR: A joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed by Peshawar Police to probe the targeted killing of a religious scholar in the Pishtakhara area. The JIT, established under the directive of CCPO Qasim Khan, includes senior officials such as the SSP Investigation, SP Cantt, and officers from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). According to police on Tuesday, the incident resulted in the martyrdom of Maulana Ejaz and left Maulana Shahidullah injured. A case has been registered under anti-terrorism laws at the CTD police station. Investigators recovered 30-bore bullet casings from the crime scene. Initial findings confirm that it was a targeted attack. The CTD teams are actively investigating, and CCTV footage from various locations is being examined. APP
