Dawar was reportedly travelling for his election campaign in Miranshah’s Tappi area when his vehicle was fired upon.

Bullet marks were seen on the back and side windows of Dawar’s vehicle. However, the former MNA remained safe and no other casualties were reported.

Dawar was shifted to a safe place following the attack.

A heavy contingent of police arrived on the scene as soon as the incident was reported and the area is now being searched.

Dawar was elected to the National Assembly in 2018 as an independent candidate.