The killing of a 27-year-old social worker in Bajaur district has reignited concerns about the safety of activists in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. Zahoor Ahmad Jan was shot dead inside his home in the Kohi area of Salarzai tehsil on Friday night, police and residents reported. Main Developments Unidentified assailants stormed Jan's house and opened fire, killing him on the spot, according to police and local residents. The attackers fled before authorities arrived at the scene, and no group has claimed responsibility. Police officials at the Salarzai police station confirmed that an investigation has been launched to determine the motive and trace the perpetrators. The killing drew public condemnation from the community. Read also: KP's Deadly July: What the Latest Terror Clash Reveals In a separate incident on Saturday, two young men died in a road accident on the Bajaur-Munda Highway. Mohammad Basit, 22, and Mohammad Aziz, both from Samarbagh in Lower Dir, were injured in a head-on collision and later succumbed at the District Headquarters Hospital. Background Jan was a cousin of Malik Ziaur Rehman, a social activist who was killed by unidentified gunmen on May 3. The latest killing follows a pattern of targeted violence against activists in the region, raising fears that such attacks are becoming more frequent. Bajaur, a former tribal region, has seen sporadic militant activity despite military operations aimed at stabilizing the area. The lack of immediate claims of responsibility in either killing has complicated efforts to understand the motives behind the attacks. Why It Matters The deaths underscore the ongoing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where local activists and social workers remain vulnerable to attacks. Each killing sends a chilling signal to civil society, potentially discouraging community work in areas already struggling with instability. The road accident also highlights infrastructure and safety issues on the Bajaur-Munda Highway, a key route in the region. Together, these incidents reflect the broader human toll of insecurity in the area. What's Next Police have said they are investigating Jan's killing and tracing those responsible. No arrests have been reported, and the motive remains unclear. The bodies of the accident victims have been sent to their native areas for burial. Residents and officials are likely to push for better security measures and road safety improvements, though no formal announcements have been made. The region will be watching for any progress in the investigations.