MIRANSHAH: A doctor was killed by unidentified assailants in a firing incident in North Waziristan on Saturday.

The doctor, who was also a professor at Bannu Medical College, Dr. Waliullah Dawar was killed on Mir Ali Bypass Road. The accused, however, managed to escape.

Police officials said Dr. Waliullah belonged to Hormuz village of Mir Ali and was on his way home at 10:00 PM when he was targeted. He used to travel to Mir Ali every Saturday and Sunday to treat patients. His body was shifted to Mir Ali THQ Hospital for autopsy.