On October 12, 2025, the well-known stage dancer Muneeba Shah was shot dead by armed assailants on Ring Road in Peshawar, within the jurisdiction of the Michani Gate Police Station.
The attackers intercepted her rickshaw and fired multiple rounds, killing Shah instantly. The rickshaw driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Witnesses reported the attackers fleeing the scene after the shooting. Shah’s body was transported to the morgue for a postmortem examination.
The complainant, Ahmad Faraz, registered a case against three suspects, Laiq, Shaukat, and Basheer Gul, alleging that they had repeatedly warned Muneeba Shah to quit dancing. https://t.co/wXEyNjMeW5
— Asad Ali Toor (@AsadAToor) October 13, 2025Ahmad Faraz, the complainant, filed an FIR against three suspects—Laiq, Shaukat, and Basheer Gul—alleging that they warned Shah to stop dancing. The police suspect that the motive is linked to her profession and have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.
Shah’s killing underscores threats to female performers in Pakistan, highlighting cultural sensitivities and safety concerns. The swift FIR filing signals the authorities’ commitment to justice.
