Doctor from Ahmadi community shot dead in Pak, 3rd targeted killing in 2 months
The police official said a young man entered Dr Mahmood's clinic and opened fire at him, leaving him seriously injured.He was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The police officer said Dr Mahmood was apparently shot dead over his faith. Meanwhile, the gunman managed to flee.The Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan (JAP) said it suspected that the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) might be behind the incident."Sargodha has been a hotspot of anti-Ahmadi activities for quite sometimes and Dr Mahmood, who was a well-known humanitarian, received threats from religious extremists," it said, adding the senior medic was also forced to quit his government job due to pressure from some TLP activists and anti-Ahmadi groups."The government must take concrete action to protect the Ahmadiyya community," it demanded.The victim is survived by his wife, two daughters and as many sons.The human rights groups have called for a fast-track investigation to arrest the suspect.
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