Gun men kill five in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Police on Saturday said five people were killed when unknown armed men opened fire on a vehicle in Regi area of the city, Geo News reported.The police said a child was also among the...

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Gun men kill five in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Police on Saturday said five people were killed when unknown armed men opened fire on a vehicle in Regi area of the city, Geo News reported.

The police said a child was also among the dead.They said identities of the deceased were yet to be ascertained. The bodies have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities.

The incident occurred as security has been put on high alert in the city with a ban on pillion riding and suspension of cellular services. However, mobile phone services were restored in the evening.