Pakistani Police Suspended After Killing Blasphemy Suspect in Alleged Shootout

The killing of Dr. Shah Nawaz, accused of blasphemy, has drawn condemnation from human rights groups and sparked an investigation.

Dr. Shah Nawaz, accused of blasphemy, was killed by police during an alleged shootout in Mirpur Khas, Sindh province.
Local residents celebrated the officers involved, showering them with rose petals and flowers, leading to their suspension.
Nawaz had gone into hiding after being accused of insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad and sharing blasphemous content on social media.
Human rights groups have condemned the killing, noting a troubling pattern of extrajudicial violence in blasphemy cases involving law enforcement.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with the Sindh Home Minister ordering an independent inquiry.