Islamabad, 26 April (HS): Haji Akbar Afridi, a senior commander of Lashkar-e-Islam group, was killed by unknown persons in Bara in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.

The incident has sent shockwaves in the region, as escalation in violence is suspected. Lashkar-e-Islam is known for its militant activities and extremist ideology.

The militant group released a statement saying Afridi was no longer a member of the group. He had surrendered to the Pakistan Army in 2014.

Hindusthan Samachar/ Ajay Mardikar/Manoj