Police stopped an armed attack at the academy of famous Pakistani religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza on Sunday morning. One attacker was killed in the police firing, and one policeman got hurt. Engineer Mirza and everyone inside the academy stayed completely safe.
The incident happened around 10:45 AM near the main gate of the academy (also known as Qur’an-o-Sunnat Research Academy or Al-Sabah Academy) in Jhelum Cantonment. About 150 to 200 people were present for the regular weekly Sunday lecture at that time. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
What Happened Step by Step
- An armed man came to the main gate of the academy.
- He started shooting and targeted the policeman who was on duty for security.
- The security team acted quickly and tried to stop him.
- During the gunfight, the attacker shot back and injured one policeman.
- Police fired in return and killed the attacker right there at the spot.
- The injured policeman was taken to hospital for treatment right away.
The attack did not go inside the academy building. Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza was busy with his lecture inside, and no one inside was hurt.
Police have increased security in the whole area. They have started a full investigation to find out who the dead attacker was, why he did this, and if he had any helpers. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
This Is Not the First Incident
This is the second security problem at the academy in 2026. In February 2026, an unarmed man from Abbottabad attacked Mirza after a lecture during a photo session. That man grabbed Mirza’s collar, punched him, took off his turban, and tried to choke him. Police arrested that man on the spot, and a case was registered against him for attempted murder.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza is a well-known scholar who gives lectures on the Qur’an and Sunnah. His views are often different from traditional ones, so he has many supporters as well as critics. Because of this, he has faced threats and security issues before.
Current Situation
People on social media shared videos and photos from the area soon after the incident. Many supporters of Mirza asked for better protection for him.
Jhelum police have not given a full official statement yet, but they confirmed that the attack was stopped and the investigation is going on.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza is continuing his regular teaching work without any break.
This event shows the security risks that some religious speakers face in Pakistan. Police have asked people not to share fake news that can create tension.
More details may come out as the police investigation moves forward. This report is based on the latest available information.
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