Emad Siddiqui, the nephew of jailed Pakistani neuroscientist Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen in Houston, according to confirmation from the Siddiqui family in Karachi.
Family members said the attackers opened fire before fleeing the scene. US authorities in Houston have not yet publicly disclosed the identities of the suspects or confirmed any motive behind the killing.
The incident is a devastating tragedy for the family, which has remained under international attention for years due to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s imprisonment in the United States.
People close to the family told ProPakistani that the murder may have occurred due to rising anti-Muslim sentiment in parts of the United States, including Texas. They clarified that there is no confirmed evidence linking the attack directly to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case.
Several users on X speculated about possible motives. Some suggested the killing could be connected to hostility towards Dr. Siddiqui’s case, though no official investigation has supported such claims.
Law enforcement authorities in Houston have launched an investigation and are expected to review surveillance footage and witness accounts to determine whether the attack was targeted, hate-motivated, or criminal in nature.
The Siddiqui family has called for a transparent investigation and justice for the victim.
Why was he in usa and especially Texas knowing how dangerous it is down there ?
But it’s more sad knowing that after like so many years of empty promises she is still in jail
Good riddance 🤓
many people don’t know this but actually Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was a USA citizen.