A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group for removing him from the chat, police confirmed on Saturday.
The incident took place on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a region with a history of sectarian violence.
According to police reports and witness statements, the victim, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, had removed a man named Ashfaq from the WhatsApp group following a disagreement.
In an attempt to resolve the issue, both men reportedly agreed to meet in person.
However, instead of reconciliation, Ashfaq allegedly arrived armed and fatally shot Mushtaq.
Police documents seen by AFP indicate that Ashfaq was angered by his removal from the group, which led to the fatal confrontation.
Authorities have since charged him with murder.
The tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns over the easy access to firearms in the region, the influence of tribal customs, and the challenges of law enforcement in preventing such acts of violence.
