Timely action by Hangu police foiled a terrorist plot and successfully deactivated a 10-kilogram bomb in Hangu on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Tariq Habib Khan said that the bomb was defused in the jurisdiction of the City Police Station.
He said that the bomb was defused after adopting all precautionary measures. The DPO said that the bomb was placed for a terrorist attack, but timely action by the bomb disposal squad (BDS) thwarted such an attack.
After receiving the information, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and surrounded the area.
DPO Tariq Habib said that the safety of the common man is top most priority of the government. He said that the police department had already adopted a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
He urged the people to be aware and, in case of any terrorist activity, inform the local police immediately.
Reporter: Malik Hashmat Khan