Mufti Shah Mir: Targeted Killing Highlights Rising Violence Against JUI-F Leaders
Mufti Shah Mir, a scholar associated with JUI-F, was killed by armed men in Turbat, suffering multiple gunshot wounds. This murder follows a series of attacks on JUI-F leaders, raising concerns over targeted violence against the party. Shah Mir had survived two prior assassination attempts, indicating a persistent threat to political figures in the region.
Mufti Shah Mir, a self-proclaimed scholar, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen, resulting in critical injuries that subsequently led to his death at a hospital in Turbat. Shah Mir had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was well-known for his connections to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).
This incident is part of a troubling trend, as it was not his first brush with death; he had previously survived two assassination attempts. The timing of his murder is particularly alarming, following the recent killing of two other JUI-F leaders in Khuzdar, which raises concerns about the increasing targeting of political figures linked to the party.
Reports regarding the incident were provided by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), emphasizing the ongoing violence faced by political leaders in the region. The string of targeted attacks continues to spotlight the threats against JUI-F members.
The assassination of Mufti Shah Mir underscores the dire security challenges facing political figures in Pakistan, particularly those affiliated with the JUI-F. With previous assassination attempts and recent killings of other leaders, a pattern of targeted violence emerges that threatens the stability and safety of political representatives in the country.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
