Five suspects arrested over firing at Naseem Shah’s residence: Police

LOWER DIR: Five individuals were detained in suspicion of firing at national cricketer Naseem Shah’s residence in Lower Dir.

According to the Police, the unidentified gunmen targeted the main entrance and windows of Naseem’s residence in Mayar here, while a parked vehicle also sustained damage. “The firing damaged the main gate, windows, and a vehicle at the property. Police reached the scene, and five suspects have been taken into custody. Mayar Police Station has registered a case, and further action is underway to arrest those involved,” police stated.

Fortunately, Naseem’s family remained safe in the incident, while the pacer is currently in Rawalpindi as the national team is gearing up to take on Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series, scheduled to run from November 11 to 15. Naseem will then represent Pakistan in the T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 to 29. Monitoring Desk