PESHAWAR: A cop was killed and two passers-by sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire in the Phandu village on Thursday. The killed policeman was identified Aftab, who had reportedly been killed by some locals after he had a brawl with them last night. According to police, the injured Nadir Khan and Latifullah, residents of Gujarabad, were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital soon after the incident.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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