Some unknown gunmen Friday killed a trader and member of a local peace committee, Mohammad Yaqub, inside his shop in the busy bazaar of Matta.
According to details, a local trader and member of the peace committee was sitting in his shop when some unknown gunmen entered his shop, sprayed a volley of bullets and managed to escape.
The trader received severe injuries on his head and chest and he was immediately shifted to Saidu Sharif Hospital. However, he could not survive and succumbed to injuries.
After the incident, security forces cordoned of the area and started search operation.
On the complaint of deceased’s brother, the Matta Police registered a case against unknown culprits and further investigations were in progress.
