HANGU (Dunya News) – A policeman was martyred and four others injured after militants attacked a squad assigned to protect a polio vaccination team in Hangu.
According to police officials, the incident occurred near Chapri Waziran in the Thall Police Station area.
A firefight ensued as additional personnel were called to the scene. The wounded were transferred to a local hospital for treatment.
The slain officer, Israrul Haq, hailed from Shangla and was enrolled in the PTC Intermediate course at the time.
Police spokespersons confirmed that medical care was being provided to the injured officers and a search operation has been launched across the area to track down the attackers.