Gunmen open fire on Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah’s residence in KP’s Lower Dir

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the residence of Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah in the northwestern district of Lower Dir, authorities confirmed.

District Police Officer (DPO) Taimur Khan told Nukta that the attackers targeted Shah’s hujra (guesthouse), causing damage to the main gate and a car parked inside. Bullet marks were also found on the walls, he added.

Shah’s father, Zafar Shah, described discovering the damage in the morning. “The walls, main gate, and car were riddled with bullets,” he said. He emphasized that the family had no personal enmity and had not received any threats or extortion calls, adding, “It’s now up to the police to investigate the incident.”

While DPO Khan noted that the attack did not appear to be linked to terrorism, he suggested it might be related to a personal dispute, as the family was reportedly involved in a land-related disagreement. However, he cautioned that it was “too early to determine the exact motive.”

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Mian Gul Police Station, and investigators are working to identify those responsible and uncover the reasons behind the attack, Khan said.

Naseem Shah, one of Pakistan’s leading fast bowlers, made his Test debut at the age of 16 and quickly rose to prominence with several match-winning performances. He is currently with the national squad for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.

Lower Dir, located in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border, has a history of militant activity. While security has improved significantly in recent years, sporadic incidents of violence and militancy continue to occur in the region.