Two policemen martyred, one injured in Peshawar terror attack

Two policemen martyred, one injured in Peshawar terror attack

Crime

Militants target police patrol van

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Two policemen embraced martyrdom and one suffered critical injuries when their vehicle during a routine patrol came under fire by terrorists hiding at roadside in Machni Gate Dag Karah area here on Monday, Dunya News reported.

On receiving information, a contingent of police rushed to the scene and started investigation after shifting the injured and the dead to hospital.

The martyred policemen were identified as constable Ajmal, Siraj and the injured was identified as mobile officer Mazhar. 

Police cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt to apprehend the fleeing militants.

According to police, a van was on a routine patrol when some terrorists attacked the officials and fled. 

In the ambush, two police personnel were martyred and one suffered bullet injuries, police said.