Lady Doctor Shot Dead in Kohat’s KDA
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Kohat: A prominent lady doctor was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday in the KDA locality, sending shockwaves through the usually peaceful neighborhood and prompting a high-level police investigation.
According to law enforcement officials, rescue teams quickly responded and transferred the victim to the District Headquarters Hospital for post-mortem examination. The scene was immediately secured, and forensic evidence has been dispatched for detailed analysis.
Shehbaz Elahi, District Police Officer (DPO) of Kohat, personally visited the site, directing investigators to conduct a thorough and multi-dimensional probe. He vowed that all resources would be deployed to apprehend the perpetrator swiftly and ensure justice for the heinous crime.
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Police sources said investigations are proceeding from multiple angles to determine the motive behind the killing. In addition, search operations are underway in surrounding areas to track the suspect. Security has also been heightened across the locality to reassure residents and prevent further incidents.
The attack has raised concerns about safety in Kohat’s residential areas, as neighbors and local residents call for swift action and increased vigilance. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation remains a top priority and that no effort will be spared to bring the culprits to justice.
Doctors Demand Justice After Lady Doctor’s Murder in Kohat
Doctors’ associations on Tuesday strongly condemned the brutal killing of lady doctor Mehwish Hassnain, demanding swift justice and enhanced security measures for healthcare professionals across the district.
In a joint statement, representatives of various medical bodies termed the incident “deeply tragic and alarming,” saying the attack has created fear and unrest among the medical community.
Spokesperson Dr. Kashif said that the medical profession symbolizes peace, humanity and selfless service, yet doctors themselves were increasingly becoming targets of violence. He stressed that the government must ensure the protection of healthcare workers who dedicate their lives to saving others.
He further stated that under such circumstances, peaceful protest was both a constitutional and moral right of the medical fraternity. The associations warned that if concrete steps were not taken to arrest the perpetrators and improve security, they would be compelled to expand their protest.
Doctors also called for a transparent investigation into the incident and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice at the earliest.
