According to initial reports, the bullet-riddled body of an 18-year-old girl was recovered in the jurisdiction of Ali Masjid Police Station in Khyber district.

Police say the victim was from Peshawar and was shot dead with a pistol.

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Police sources added that evidence has been collected from the scene and investigations have begun, while local residents have demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and strict action.