KOHAT:A young man was shot dead on Wednesday by unidentified assailants in the Speen Jamaat area of Mohammadzai, Kohat.
According to police sources, the victim, identified as Ihtisham-ul-Haq, came under attack when unknown armed men opened fire on him, as a result of the firing, Ihtisham-ul-Haq sustained critical injuries and died on the spot.
The attackers managed to escape from the scene after committing the crime.
Police reached the area soon after receiving information about the incident and shifted the body for necessary legal formalities. A search operation was launched to trace and apprehend the culprits.
Police said an investigation into the incident was underway, while efforts were being made to ascertain the motive behind the killing.