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Pakistan army officer fires gun at student protest in Peshawar
A Pakistan army officer, identified as a colonel, fired shots into the air during a student protest at Sarhad University in Peshawar, triggering panic and a scuffle on campus. Videos circulating on…
A Pakistan army officer, identified as a colonel, fired shots into the air during a student protest at Sarhad University in Peshawar, triggering panic and a scuffle on campus. Videos circulating on social media show the officer striking students with a stick and then pulling out a pistol, according to local media reports.
The officer, reported to be the husband of a faculty member, had a heated confrontation with protesting students that escalated into a physical altercation. He allegedly pointed the weapon at protesters before raising it and firing.
The officer has been taken into custody, and the Pakistan army has ordered an inquiry into the incident. The protest is part of wider unrest reported in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Balochistan.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Pakistan's military has historically disciplined officers for public misconduct under the Army Act, 1952, which allows court-martial for conduct prejudicial to good order. This incident at a public university could further strain civil-military relations, especially as student protests have grown amid economic hardship. The army's inquiry outcome will signal whether it holds personnel accountable in such cases, with potential implications for public trust.
The wider unrest in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir involves demands for rights and resources, adding pressure on the military establishment.
The army's inquiry report and any disciplinary action against the colonel will be closely watched.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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