Kidnapped retired colonel found dead

KOHAT: A retired colonel of Pakistan army Shakil Ahmed Tariq, who had been abducted from his residence in Defence Colony area Kohat district on early Saturday, was found dead in a car on Indus Highway near Zero Point, Geo News reported.

Earlier on Saturday, an exchange of fire between kidnappers and National Highway Authorities (NHA) had taken place leaving one personnel martyred and two others wounded.

Col Shakil (retd) was abducted when he was coming back home after offering prayers in mosque.

Dead was Head Constable Hamid Ali Shah while the wounded personnel included ASI Chanar Gul and Adnan.

Police cordoned off the area and launched search operation against the abductors.