Armed men gunned down the only brother of 10 sisters over a petty issue here on Sunday and escaped the scene.

Police said the incident took place in the Shaikhan area in Saddar Police Station jurisdiction in Bannu, where two groups exchanged words. 

The verbal clash turned violent after which culprits opened straight fire, killing 14-year-old Adeel on the spot and fled the scene.

The deceased was the only brother of 10 sisters. His body was shifted to hospital for postmortem. Police have registered a case against the culprits and started raids for their arrests.