Cop martyred; attack on DI Khan police station foiled

Security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Daraban Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan late Monday night while a policeman embraced martyrdom when unidentified accused targeted him, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

According to details, terrorists attacked Daraban Police Station from different sides. After heavy exchange of firing which lasted about 45 minutes, the terrorists escaped from the scene.

Cop embraced martyrdom 

In another terror hit, a police constable embraced martyrdom when gunmen targeted him on Chashma Road in DI Khan.

The martyred policeman was identified as Mohammad Ali, who was performing security duty with a DSP.

Sources said that the policeman was heading to his home in Paharpur when he was shot dead.

Soon after receiving the report of the incident heavy contingent of police reached the area and shifted the dead body of the policeman to local hospital.

Police after collecting evidence from the crime scene started investigation. A search operation was already under way to apprehend the culprits.

Reporter: Sajid Baloch