Police General Targeted in Johannesburg Shooting
A senior South African police officer has been hospitalized after being shot in Johannesburg, just days before he was scheduled to testify at a high-profile inquiry into alleged corruption within the police service. The officer, identified as Major-General Feroz Khan, is the deputy head of crime intelligence and was expected to appear before the inquiry this week.
According to reports, gunmen opened fire on Khan's vehicle, leaving him critically injured. The shooting has been described as an attempted assassination, and police have deployed significant resources to investigate the incident. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that Khan was shot, but has not released further details about the attack.
The inquiry into police corruption, known as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, is a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption and criminal networks within the police service. Khan's testimony was expected to be a key part of the inquiry, and his shooting has raised concerns about the safety of witnesses and the potential for intimidation.
The SAPS has expanded its investigation into the shooting, bringing in the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) to assist with the probe. The PKTT is a specialized unit that investigates politically motivated killings, and its involvement suggests that police believe the shooting may be linked to Khan's upcoming testimony.
Khan's shooting has sparked concerns about the level of corruption and violence within the police service, and the potential for witnesses to be intimidated or silenced. The incident has also raised questions about the ability of the police to protect their own officers, particularly those who are scheduled to testify in high-profile investigations.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is ongoing, and it is unclear how Khan's shooting will impact the investigation. However, it is expected that the inquiry will continue, and that Khan's testimony will still be heard, possibly through alternative means if he is unable to appear in person.
