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Two cops martyred in attack on Bannu police checkpost

Search operation is underway to capture fleeing attackers
Published 08 Feb, 2025 11:49am
Police officer in riot gear stand guard outside a Radio Pakistan office building after it was set afire by the supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest against his arrest, in Peshawar, Pakistan, May 11, 2023. Reuters
Police officer in riot gear stand guard outside a Radio Pakistan office building after it was set afire by the supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest against his arrest, in Peshawar, Pakistan, May 11, 2023. Reuters

Two police officers were martyred and another was injured during a violent attack by armed assailants on the Fateh Khel police checkpoint, in Bannu.

The incident occurred when the attackers opened fire using heavy weapons, prompting a swift response from the police that forced the assailants to flee.

The deceased officers have been identified as Constables Rahimullah and Ziaullah.

Reported stated that the police’s retaliatory fire resulted in injuries to some of the attackers.

The law enforcement agencies initiated a search operation to locate and apprehend the fleeing assailants.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and paid tribute to the fallen officers, emphasizing the critical role the police play in combating terrorism.

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