Seven suspects arrested in JUI ex-MP Maulana Idris murder case

Significant progress has been made in the investigation into the killing of former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) member of the provincial assembly Maulana Idris, with police confirming the arrest of seven key suspects.

According to investigative officials, the suspects were detained from various areas of the Mardan division and have been shifted into custody for further interrogation. Authorities said detailed questioning is underway to determine their exact role in the targeted killing.

The investigation team has expanded its technical and forensic efforts, including geo-fencing operations in Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera to trace additional leads and possible accomplices. Officials stated that data collected from mobile networks is being analysed to map movements of suspects around the time of the incident.

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Law enforcement agencies are also reviewing CCTV footage from multiple locations. Preliminary analysis reportedly shows an alleged target killer fleeing from Charsadda after the attack. Investigators further noted that the suspect was seen travelling on a motorcycle along Chikmani Peshawar and Kohat Road on the day of the incident.

According to case details, the individual in question reportedly reached Charsadda via a service road at around 5:30am, suggesting pre-planned movement across multiple routes before and after the attack. The involvement of multiple facilitators is also being examined.

The Safe City project team, along with other intelligence and law enforcement agencies, is assisting investigators in compiling digital evidence and reconstructing the suspect’s route.

Maulana Idris, a former provincial assembly member of JUI, was shot dead on May 5 in Charsadda by unidentified armed assailants. The killing sparked political concern and calls for swift justice from religious and political circles.

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to identifying all individuals involved in the attack and bringing them to justice as the investigation continues on multiple fronts.