Police have launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of suspended senior Crime Intelligence officer Major-General Feroz Khan in Houghton, Johannesburg on Sunday night.

Khan was allegedly shot multiple times by unknown assailants and had to undergo an emergency procedure at Milpark Hospital.

The motive for the attack is yet to be established.

Khan has been implicated in high-profile cases of corruption, illicit precious metals, and the controversial 2021 Aeroton drug bust.

Video| Police investigate Maj-Gen Khan’s shooting:

He was due to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday.

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says, “While the South African Police Service (SAPS) is aware of public speculation regarding the timing of the attack, it is premature and irresponsible to speculate on any possible motive or to conclude that the incident is linked to his anticipated appearance before the commission. Detectives will follow evidence wherever it leads.”

“The South African Police Service views any attempt to intimidate, silence or attack any individual involved in judicial processes in the most serious light and any attempt to interfere with the administration of justice or the work of the commission will be met with the full might of the law,” says Mathe.

#sapsHQ [SAPS COMMITS MAXIMUM RESOURCES TO INVESTIGATE THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF MAJOR GENERAL FEROZ KHAN] The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.… pic.twitter.com/6Li0qlIVmn

— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) June 29, 2026

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