Lieutenant Colonel Tariq martyred in Peshawar

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PESHAWAR: Lieutenant Colonel Tariq Ghafoor has been shoot dead at Ring road Peshawar by unidentified armed men here on Friday.

Police sources said, the Lieutenant Colonel was targeted near Achini at Ring road after Friday prayers. He embraced martyrdom on the spot.

The martyred Tariq was appointed in Quetta and came to Peshawar to spend holidays with his family.

The assailants easily flee away after targeting the Lieutenant Colonel. Heavy contingents of forces arrived at the site before following the attack.

The forces started search operation in the area following the attack.

Police said he might be targeted over personal feud.