Umar Sherani of NDM Tragically Killed in Targeted Attack in Pakistan

Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan – On Monday, Umar Sherani, a dedicated worker with the National Democratic Movement (NDM) Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Organising Committee, was tragically killed in a targeted attack in Daraban, DI Khan.

According to reports, an unidentified gunman shot Sherani at Kari Bkhtiar Morr in the Daraban Kalaan area while he was having tea at a local hotel. Sherani, a resident of Darazinda in Daraban, was struck by multiple bullets and died on the spot. The shooter escaped on a motorcycle.

Local media reports indicate that Sherani had been receiving threats from unknown sources in recent days. However, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Reactions to the Incident

Mohsin Javed Dawar, Chairperson of the NDM, expressed his sorrow on X, stating, “We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear friend and member of the Provincial Organizing Committee has been tragically martyred in a targeted attack in Daraban, DI Khan. A dedicated and passionate political activist, Umar was a valuable asset to NDM. His senseless killing is a stark reminder that our region has been abandoned to the mercy of terrorists, who continue to claim innocent lives with impunity.”

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) also condemned the attack, saying, “HRCP is shocked to learn that political activist and NDM member Umar Sherani has been killed, reportedly by militants in a targeted attack in Dera Ismail Khan. The continued presence of militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seriously damaged civic and political spaces in the province. While the state must identify and prosecute the perpetrators as a matter of priority, it must also cede no further space to militancy and extremism in any shape.”

The National Democratic Movement (NDM) expressed its condolences on X, stating, “Our long-time colleague and member of the NDM Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Organizing Committee, Umar Sherani, has been martyred in Daraban, DI Khan. Umar Sherani was a sincere political worker who always stood at the forefront for the rights of oppressed nations. Pakhtuns are being forced into the fire of terrorism, and the blood of our precious youth and elders is being shed.”