A 56-year-old Hindu man was shot dead; his brother told police the accused had pressured him for days to convert to Islam.
What Happened
Nadeem Naath was shot in Peshawar on March 29, 2025. A suspect was arrested the next day after protests by local Hindu and Christian residents. Accounts differ on details such as his occupation and the location of the shooting.
Who Was Affected
Nadeem Naath
Evidence Concerning Targeting or Motive
The religious-conversion motive rests on the victim's brother's police statement as reported by UCA News and Morning Star News; USCIRF's 2026 report also cites the case. The motive has not been established in court in the cited sources.
Casualties / Displacement
- Fatalities
- 1 confirmed
- Injuries
- Unknown
- Displaced
- Unknown
Where credible sources differ, the archive shows confirmed figures and reported estimates separately rather than a single exact number.
Investigation / Accountability
Investigation
A suspect was arrested; the cited reporting does not establish a court outcome.
Sources
Secondary sources
- Hindu man shot dead in Pakistan for refusing Islam — UCA NewsContemporaneous News ReportMajor news organization
- Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead — Christian Daily International / Morning Star NewsContemporaneous News ReportMajor news organization
Methodology
This record distinguishes documented facts from allegations, estimates and disputed interpretations, and may be revised as reliable evidence emerges. Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Read our research methodology.