An SHO and three policemen were martyred in an attack on police in the Penalla area of Dera Ismail Khan, police sources confirmed Wednesday.
According to officials, Station House Officer (SHO) of Penalla Police Station, Fahim Mumtaz, was martyred in the assault. DSP Paharpur Muhammad Adnan sustained injuries in the attack, along with his driver.
Sources further said that the gunman of SP Paharpur Iqbal Baloch was also martyred in the incident.
DSP Muhammad Adnan, who was injured in the attack, is regarded as one of the courageous officers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. He has previously been awarded the Sitara-e-Shujaat by President Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of his bravery.
Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Further investigation into the incident is under way.
Reporter: Sajid Baloch