The Mianwali security personnel repulsed another terrorist attack, killing one of the attackers.
According to 24NewsHD TV channel, the two of the attackers escaped.
The deceased is identified as Habib-ur-Rehman, the commander of the TTP. The lawmen have launched a hunt for the runaway terrorists.
A heavy contingent of Mianwali police reached the spot. A suicide jacket, arms and ammunition were also recovered.
The lawmen foiled a terror bid a few days ago when a group of 20 to 25 heavily armed insurgents attacked a police station but were forced to flee after an exchange of heavy gunfire.The DPO Mianwali also arrived at the scene with additional force.
Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi, the police high-up and the people heaped praise on the brave policemen. The incident occurred a day after a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a crowded mosque at Police Lines in Peshawar, claiming more than 100 lives.