Pakistani policeman killed, two injured as gunmen open fire in Peshawar

Inspector Khushdil Khan was killed, while his two colleagues -- Assistant Sub-inspector Bakht Zeb Khan and constable Iftikhar -- sustained bullet wounds.

Published: 31st January 2021 12:18 AM  |   Last Updated: 31st January 2021 12:18 AM   |  A+A A-

Pakistan police commandos stand outside a government office. (Photo| AP)

By PTI

PESHAWAR: A Pakistani police officer was killed and two others were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them here on Saturday, officials said.

Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Inspector Khushdil Khan was killed, while his two colleagues -- Assistant Sub-inspector Bakht Zeb Khan and constable Iftikhar -- sustained bullet wounds when the assailants ambushed their vehicle near the central jail, Peshawar Police chief Ahsan Abbas said.

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