An officer of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) opened fire outside Customs House Peshawar, killing a civilian on the spot.
Police arrived promptly at the scene, arrested the accused, and seized the murder weapon. According to officials, the suspect, Irfanullah, serves as an Additional Commissioner in the FBR's Inland Revenue department.
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The identity of the victim remains undisclosed, while police have launched an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from a financial dispute.
A video of the incident has surfaced, showing the victim's body lying near a white car on a busy street. A woman and several children can be seen crying nearby, while the suspect, brazenly armed, paces around the body, directing passing vehicles to move along.
18 Apr, 2025