The death toll in a firing incident rose to six including four real brothers in Landi Kotal area of Khyber District on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel, quoting sources.

All the deceased and the injured belonged to the same family of Zakhakhel and were residents of Landi Kotal Bazaar.

They were targeted by unidentified gunmen late on Wednesday night when they were travelling in a car, resulting in the deaths of five people including four real brothers and many injured.

The whole Landi Kotal area was in shock over the killings.

Namaz-i-Janaza of all the six slain people will be offered today at Landi Kotal Bazaar.

Reporter Jahanzeb Afridi