HARIPUR, Oct 11: An Afghan watchman was shot dead by unknown persons in village Ghehr Khan here on Friday evening.

Police said an Afghan refugee Shamshad, a resident of Afghan refugee camp No 16, was found dead in the guava orchard of village Ghehr Khan where he was working as a watchman .

The police believe that some armed persons shot him dead over some unknown reasons. His body was handed over to his heirs after autopsy.