Terrorists attack Lakki Marwat police station, kill four cops
Pakistan
Terrorists attack Lakki Marwat police station, kill four cops
LAKI MARWAT (Dunya News) – Four policemen were martyred and as many others suffered injuries after terrorists attacked a newly-constructed police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwar s Laki Marwat early on Sunday.
The suspects attacked the Bargai police station with hand grenades and rocket launchers in wee hours.
The suspects fled the scene after exchanging heavy gunfire with the police. The bodies and the injured officials were shifted to the local state hospitals.
A heavy police contingent arrived at the police station later and launched search operation in the area to track down the runaway suspects.
The injured have been identified as TASI Gull Sahib Khan, Constables Balqiaz, Ameer Nawaz and Farman Ullah. Two days ago, two civilians were slain in the same area, while six policemen were martyred a month ago.
KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan condemned the incident and sought report of the inicdent from the provincial police chief. He consoled with the bereaved families.
Former president and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari also condemned the incident, saying increasing incidents of terorrism in KP were a matter of concern. He underlined the need to eliminate terrorists from the province.
