A local Pashto actress was shot dead in a firing incident in Nowshera on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to police, actress Khushboo was targeted by accused in limits of Akbarpura Police Station.

The accused escaped from the crime scene after spraying bullets on the actress.

The police have registered a case against two gunmen and started investigation into the murder case.

The applicant stated that the accused have murdered the actress for working in the showbiz industry.

Reporter Amir Shahzad