BAJAUR: Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly killing his father in Bajaur district.

According to police, 59-year-old Muhammad Shah, principal of a government high school in Mamund tehsil, was allegedly killed by his son on April 15, 2026.

The accused, identified as Fazalullah, was arrested in Lower Dir district with the support of Lower Dir police.

Police said that the accused was hiding in Lower Dir when a team from Khar police station raided the locality with the support of Dir police and arrested him.

After being shifted to Bajaur, the accused was produced before a local court which granted his two-day physical remand.

Police said a pistol used in the murder was also recovered from the accused.

According to sources, Muhammad Shah, who was due to retire in about six months, was allegedly killed by his son over a property dispute.

Published in Dawn, September 18th, 2026