Tribal Elder Shot Dead in Bajaur

Malik Ameer Khan was killed and his two guards were injured when gunmen opened fire at them in the main market.—Photo by AP

KHAR: A pro-government tribal elder was killed and his two guards were injured when gunmen opened fire at them in Bajaur Agency on Saturday.
Malik Ameer Khan was in the main market of the town when he came under attack. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the agency headquarters hospital where he died.  The gunmen escaped despite the presence of security personnel in the area.
As the news of Mr Khan’s murder spread, a large number of his supporters gathered at the hospital. Several suspects were taken into custody under the Frontier Crimes Regulation.
Our Correspondent in Ghalanai adds: Two troops were injured in a gunbattle with militants in Yakaghund area of the Mohmand tribal region on Saturday.
Security forces were carrying out a search operation in the area, once considered a stronghold of militants, when they came under fire.