Sikh trader shot dead in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Unknown gunmen shot and killed a Sikh trader in Peshawar on Tuesday, police said. The gun attack took place near Scheme Chowk, Budhbir area. The victim was identified as Charan Jeet Singh.According to the police, Charan Jeet Singh was sitting in his shop when gunmen opened fire on him and escaped. Officials say they have launched murder investigations after lodging a case at Inqalab Police Station. Two Sikhs traders were gunned down in separate incidents of violence in Peshawar in 2014.