MOHMAND: Police official on Friday “mistakenly” shot his colleague dead in Khakh area of Tehsil Safi, Mohmand Agency.

Police sources said that the policeman, Rahimullah son of Rehmatullah, was holding a loaded pistol which suddenly fired rounds that hit the man, Munsif son of Sahib Dad, standing beside him.

The victim was shifted to Ghilnai Headquarters hospital in injured condition where he succumbed to his injuries.