Alarming Resurgence: Ex-Peace Committee Member Targeted in Swat

In northwest Pakistan, former peace committee member Sikander Khan was shot dead by gunmen linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. The incident signals a worrying Taliban resurgence in Swat district, known for its historical significance as a Taliban stronghold.

In a suspected targeted assassination, unidentified gunmen killed Sikander Khan, a former village peace committee member, in northwest Pakistan's Swat district. Police confirmed the shooting occurred on Monday, as Khan was en route to work.

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, an outlawed group, has claimed responsibility for the murder, causing concern among local residents and officials.

This incident marks a troubling sign of the Taliban's re-emergence in Swat district, a region that witnessed significant Taliban activity back in 2009.

(With inputs from agencies.)