KOHAT: A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was amongst 5 individuals killed and three others have been injured when unidentified gunmen attacked a police automobile on Shakardara Street in Kohat, police mentioned on Tuesday.
In line with police officers, the incident occurred whereas a police crew was transporting two accused individuals in a police cell. Armed assailants opened fireplace on the automobile, triggering a heavy alternate of gunfire.
These killed within the assault embody DSP Lachi Asad Mehmood, Investigation Inspector Anar Gul Khan, and a police constable. The 2 accused in police custody, recognized as Yousuf Khan and Samiullah, have been additionally killed through the assault.
Three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have been injured and shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for medical remedy.
Following the incident, safety forces cordoned off the realm and launched a search operation. Further police contingents have been additionally dispatched to the scene, and safety was positioned on excessive alert amid concern and panic within the space.
Federal Inside Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the terrorist assault on the police automobile. He paid tribute to DSP Asad Mehmood and the 2 martyred police personnel, expressing heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved households.
The inside minister mentioned the martyred officers had made the last word sacrifice for the nation and that their bravery and sacrifices would at all times be remembered. He assured that the federal government stands firmly with the households of the martyrs on this tough time.
