PESHAWAR: A police officer and his gunman were killed when some unidentified persons opened fire at them near Motorway Bypass in Peshawar on Thursday.

One of the slain persons was identified as Shakil Khan, who was serving as station house officer (SHO) at Shahpur police station of the city. A heavy contingent of the police reached the crime scene and took the bodies into possession.

The assailants managed to escape after swift operation. The police have started an investigation into the incident besides launching search for the assailants. Tense situation prevailed in the area due to ghastly incident.