Peshawar, Oct 20 (PTI) An official of the Counter Terrorism Department was shot dead by unidentified bike-riding gunmen in Pakistan's restive northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.

Sub Inspector Sher Ali was gunned down when he was leaving a mosque in Bannu district after offering prayers.

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One person was injured in the attack. The police rushed to the site and launched a search operation to nab the culprits.

Separately, a Frontier Corps checkpoint in Mamund, Bajaur district came under attack by suspected militants from across the border.

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Rockets were fired at the checkpoint which was retaliated from the Jangzay checkpoint. No loss of life was reported.

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