Summary CCTV footage helped trace the network involved in the attack, leading to the identification of a suspected militant.
CHARSADDA (Dunya News) - Authorities have made progress in the investigation into the attack on religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees, with police confirming that images of the suspected attackers have been obtained and one suspect has been identified.
According to police, CCTV footage helped trace the network involved in the attack, leading to the identification of a suspected militant believed to be affiliated with a banned organisation. Investigators have recorded the statement of the scholar’s driver as part of the ongoing probe.
Officials said efforts are underway to analyse mobile phone data used at the crime scene, with relevant institutions being contacted for technical assistance. Authorities are also considering including suspects linked to previous high-profile cases from the Mardan region in the investigation.
Police have begun profiling individuals who allegedly followed Maulana Muhammad Idrees’s vehicle prior to the attack. Further work is ongoing to verify the identified suspect’s background and gather additional evidence.
The investigation remains active as law enforcement agencies continue efforts to dismantle the network behind the attack.
