TTP group terrorist killed in DI Khan
A statement issued by the police said the TTP terrorists targeted a police party near the Malang area, within the jurisdiction of Hathala Police Station, as they were returning from duty in the Takwara area.
"The police retaliated vigorously and repelled the terrorists' attack. In the ensuing action by the Dera police, an active terrorist of the banned TTP-Gandapur group was killed, while two other terrorists were injured," the statement said.
Separately, two police personnel from the Gadoon Industrial Estate Solice station in Swabi district were martyred when two unidentified motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on them while they were drinking water at a hotel.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Saturday strongly condemned the firing incident on the police personnel in Swabi and expressed deep grief and sorrow over their martyrdom.
He paid tribute to the martyred personnel and prayed for strength and fortitude for the bereaved families, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement.
He further directed a thorough investigation into the incident and called for exemplary punishment for those responsible once they are identified.
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