KHYBER: A police constable and his young son were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Sultan Khel area of Khyber District, officials said on Thursday.

The victims were identified as Constable Safeer Khan, who was posted at Landi Kotal police station, and his minor son. Authorities said the attack occurred when unknown assailants opened fire, killing both on the spot.

Funeral prayers for the father and son were offered with full state honors at the police lines in Khyber. Senior officials, including District Police Officer Waqar Ahmad, SP Bara Circle, DSP Headquarters, circle officers, Pakistan Army representatives, relatives of the deceased, and a large number of police personnel attended the ceremony.

A smartly turned-out police contingent presented a guard of honor, while officers laid floral wreaths on the coffins and prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks. The child’s tragic death cast a pall of grief over the gathering.

Speaking on the occasion, DPO Waqar Ahmad described Safeer Khan as a brave and honest officer, pledging that the police department would continue full support to the bereaved family.