Six killed in attack on ex-minister Bakhtar Bedar's house in Lower Dir

Bedar remained safe during the attack, but his brother was reportedly killed.

LOWER DIR: At least six people were killed when former provincial minister Bakht Bedar's house in Lower Dir was attacked by armed men early on Tuesday, Express News reported.

According to details, armed men clad in military uniforms entered former minister’s house and opened fire.

As a result of the attack, six people including Bedar's brother and a police official were killed.

Fortunately Bedar remained safe during the attack.

It could not immediately be ascertained who had attacked the former minister nor the motive.