DSP, SHO among six police personnel injured in DI Khan attack
RPO says injured shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital
Six police officers, comprising a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a Station House Officer (SHO), sustained injuries during a terrorist attack on Saturday in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, according to Regional Police Officer Ghulam Mubashir Makin. The assailants targeted vehicles carrying the Kalaachi DSP and Hathala SHO in the vicinity of Al-Amin Farmhouse, falling under the jurisdiction of Hathala police station.
Makin reported that the assault prompted the DSP Kalaachi's vehicle to lose control, veer off the road, and overturn, resulting in the injuries of several personnel, including Assistant Sub Inspector Nauman Khan, Constable Qasim, gunman Ghulam Saeed, Constable Hashim, and Lady Constable Amber Altash. Emergency medical response was promptly initiated, with the injured being transported to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Dera Ismail Khan for treatment.
Additional police personnel were subsequently deployed to the scene, and the area was secured following the initial reports of the incident. The police force extended its sympathies to the injured officers, commending their bravery and resolve. Financial assistance and detailed medical updates were provided to the injured, with directives to ensure optimal care and treatment.
The RPO affirmed the unwavering commitment of the police force to combat terrorism, pledging continued efforts to safeguard the well-being and safety of the populace.
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