Khushab: Following a tragic incident on Thursday, at least four men were killed while two others sustained injuries after unknown armed men opened fire on them in Khushab.

As per police officers, the assailants intercepted victim’s way and opened fire on them. As a result, four of them died on the spot while two sustained gun wounds.

The police suspected this could be a part of targeted killing as the victims were on their way to court to attend a hearing.

Rescue teams and police reached the spot after getting information and shifted the deceased and injured to a nearby hospital.

Police has started an investigation into the incident. However, the suspects managed to escape the crime scene and is still at large.