A government schoolteacher of Arabic language was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

As per details, victim Sheikh Al-Hadith Maulana Abdul Aziz was going to offer Fajr prayers when he was attacked by unidentified assailants near his home.

The deceased used to teach Arabic language to children at Government School Khyber Bara.

According to family sources, they have no enmity with anyone.

Reporter: Jahanzaib Afridi