KOHAT: Kohat Police has decided to expel famous dancer Chahat and her colleagues from the district under Maintenance of Public Order law after a firing incident at a music program in which five persons had lost their lives.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Adviser on Science and Information Technology Ziaullah Bangash has directed the deputy commissioner and district police officer (DPO) to conduct thorough investigation into the firing incident at the music program in Kaghazi area of Kohat and take strict action against the culprits.

On Monday, Ziaullah Bangash visited the residence of those who lost their lives in the incident to offer condolence with the bereaved families. The area elders and notables demanded action against dancer Chahat and her colleagues who, according to them, are creating problems in the area by indulging into controversial things. The elders alleged that it were the dancers at the party who triggered the fight which eventually resulted into the loss of precious lives.

Ziaullah Bangash directed the police and district administration to expel Chahat and her friends from Kohat under the MPO law and take action against them under the law. The CM’s adviser said no one will be allowed to disturb peaceful environment in Kohat and rest of KP. The area elders alleged that the dancers cause problems at functions, therefore, their activities must be banned.

Ziaullah Bangash confirmed the demand from the area elders, saying that they have demanded ban on such music programs which invite female dancers. He said the elders are of the view that such music programs are causing problems of law and order.

Man kills handicapped daughter

A man allegedly shot dead his 13-year-old handicapped daughter after reportedly coming to know about her pregnancy in Nowshera on Monday.

TNN correspondent reported that a person in Mian Isa area of Nowshera got unconfirmed information that his handicapped daughter has got pregnant after which he lost temper and opened fire on her, leaving her dead on the spot. The man also opened fire on a youth, who allegedly got the girl pregnant, leaving him critically injured.

Police said the post mortem report will clarify things and they will proceed in their investigation accordingly.