Man gunned down near Dhoda Chowk in Kohat, investigation underway

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th May, 2026) A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Dhoda Chowk in Kohat on Monday within the limits of Bili Tang Police Station, according to local police and media reports.

Police said the victim, identified as Mir Aslam, came under attack when armed men opened fire on him near the busy area, killing him on the spot. The attackers managed to escape immediately after the incident.

Following the shooting, police personnel reached the scene and shifted the body to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities and post-mortem examination. Authorities also collected evidence from the crime scene as part of the initial investigation.

Bili Tang Police Station has registered a case against the unidentified suspects and launched an investigation to ascertain the motive behind the killing and trace those responsible for the murder.

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