PESHAWAR: Islamic State (IS) on Wednesday claimed responsibility for killing a Special Branch sub-inspector in Peshawar.
Sub-Inspector Iftikhar Khattak of Special Branch was gunned down by unidentified motorcyclists in Waris Town area within the Chamkani police station jurisdiction on Monday. The group claimed responsibility in a statement posted on its official news website.
Following the incident, the assailants fled the scene and police arrived at the scene. Police registered an FIR and commenced investigation the case.
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Khattak was originally from Bahader Baba, Nowshera but was currently residing in Waris Town area of the city.
Earlier this month, IS claimed responsibility for a roadside bomb that injured 13 in Quetta. The explosion, an apparent attack on a judge, injured four police personnel and nine passers-by.
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