**Haji Naseeb Afridi, a leader of the Qoum Sipah, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bara Bazaar, Khyber.

The assailants managed to escape after the attack.**

According to district police officials, the shooting incident took place in Bara Bazaar, where unknown attackers opened fire, killing Afridi on the spot.

Following the incident, a heavy contingent of police reached the scene and launched an investigation.

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However, the suspects had already fled, leaving authorities searching for leads.

Further details are awaited as police continue their probe into the targeted killing.