BAJAUR::A police inspector was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Khar Tehsil of Bajaur district here.
According to locals and police officials, the incident took place last evening in Yousefabad area of Khar Tehsil where unidentified persons opened fire on Inspector Syed Gul.
According to officials, the police inspector was on way to home in his car when the occupants of the vehicle, including his opponent, opened fire on his vehicle with automatic weapons. As a result, Syed Gul was seriously injured.
Rescue personnel rushed to the spot after the accident and shifted Inspector Syed Gul to District Headquarters Hospital Khar in critical condition where doctors confirmed his death.
The funeral prayer of the deceased who was also the head of Khar bazar police squad were offered at the police line last night which was attended by a large number of citizens along with the administration and police officials. The deceased ‘s body was later taken to his native village of Alexandro.
District Police Officer, Abdul Samad Khan said they have launched an investigation into the incident.