In Peshawar, a man named Ashfaq allegedly shot and killed Mushtaq Ahmed, who was the admin of a WhatsApp group, after being removed from the chat.
According to the initial investigation, Ashfaq’s anger over his dismissal led to what has been termed the “Peshawar WhatsApp Murder.” This incident underscores a deadly confrontation in Pakistan’s volatile border province.
WhatsApp group admin shot dead for allegedly removing member
By AFP
A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday.
Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead on Thursday… pic.twitter.com/35huvmIszr
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) March 8, 2025Mushtaq, killed Thursday evening, had axed Ashfaq from the group amid a spat, per police docs and AFP. Mushtaq’s brother told AFP they’d planned a peace meet-up, but Ashfaq arrived armed, firing fatally. “He was furious about the WhatsApp kick,” Ashfaq admitted. The shooting unfolded in Peshawar, near Afghanistan—a region scarred by tribal feuds and easy gun access, fueling such violence.
WhatsApp group admin shot dead for allegedly removing member
By AFP
A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday.
Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead on Thursday… pic.twitter.com/eHGLuWiMIl
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) March 8, 2025Weak policing and deep-rooted customs amplify Peshawar’s bloodshed, cops say. The Peshawar WhatsApp Murder, a petty chat dispute turned lethal, underscores the powder-keg mix. Ashfaq’s in custody, but will justice tame the Wild West vibe? The Peshawar WhatsApp Murder, a WhatsApp gone fatal, stuns with its absurdity.
