24/02/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Peshawar: February 23, 2026
KMU Strongly Condemn the Brutal Killing of Dr. Mehwish and demand Immediate Arrest of Culprits
Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar has expressed profound grief, shock, and outrage over the tragic and brutal killing of Dr. Mehwish Husnain. It is pertinent to mention that Dr. Mehwish was martyred last day when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on her while she was returning home after completing her emergency duty at DHQ Teaching Hospital, KDA Kohat.
Dr. Mehwish was serving as a Casualty Medical Officer and was performing her professional responsibilities with dedication and commitment. She was attacked outside the hospital premises and succumbed to her injuries on the spot. This heartbreaking incident has plunged not only Kohat but the entire medical community of the province into mourning.
In light of this tragic event, a joint condolence meeting was held at KMU under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Zilli Huma, Director Academics & Admissions, and Inam Ullah Wazir, Registrar KMU. Fateha was offered, and special prayers were held for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Addressing the meeting, the speakers stated that the KMU family is deeply shocked and grieved by this horrific incident. Targeting a dedicated doctor who was committed to serving humanity is both deplorable and condemnable. They emphasized that, as the KMU family, they strongly condemn this cowardly and barbaric act. Targeting doctors is, in fact, an attack on the entire healthcare system. Such incidents spread fear and insecurity among medical professionals who are already serving under challenging circumstances.
The meeting called upon the government and law enforcement agencies to immediately arrest those involved in this heinous crime and ensure exemplary punishment so that justice prevails and such tragic incidents are prevented in the future. Serious concern was also expressed over the growing insecurity faced by healthcare professionals, who are increasingly becoming soft targets. The KMU administration urged the provincial government to implement immediate and effective security measures in hospitals and medical institutions to ensure the safety of doctors and other healthcare staff.
KMU also expressed complete solidarity and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Mehwish, assuring them that the university stands with them in this hour of immense grief. #