Malala attack: assailant came from Afghanistan, says IG KPK

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief Akbar Khan Hoti has stated that assailant who attacked on Malala Yousafzai penetrated into Pakistan from Afghanistan and entered Swat via Bajaur Agency, Geo News reported.

Talking to Geo News here Wednesday, IG police said sketches of the attackers are being made, adding that, these would be brought to justice.

Akbar Khan Hoti said police have ascertained the name of attacker and search operation is being carried out for his arrest.

Taliban chalked out attack plan in Afghanistan and entered Swat from the neighboring country, he added.