PESHAWAR: A youth was shot dead in the limits of Mathra, Bara bridge in Peshawar here on Sunday late evening. The motive behind the murder is said to be a petty issue.
According to the police, a young man identified as Waqar Khan was shot dead near the Bara bridge area of Mathra, a suburb of Peshawar.
The police said the victim belonged to Phase 4 of Hayatabad, Peshawar and was reportedly killed by his friend, an unknown resident of Assam.
The reason is said to be a verbal altercation. Local police reached the spot and shifted the body to the hospital, while a thorough investigation has been launched from various angles to find out the real facts and trace the accused.
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