According to police, village council chairman Aamir Darani was sitting with friends in a traditional guesthouse in the village when unknown assailants opened fire, killing him and his friend on the spot.

A third victim was reportedly shot inside a vehicle.

The bodies of the deceased have been moved to the hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Police said a heavy contingent has reached the scene and a search operation has been launched to apprehend the attackers.