Three cops martyred in K-P attacks

Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Bajaur face deadly raids

LAKKI MARWAT/ BANNU/ BAJAUR:

Three policemen were martyred in separate incidents in Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Bajaur on Friday, while unidentified armed men abducted a head constable in Bannu. In a retaliatory operation in Lakki Marwat, police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel killed two suspected target killers allegedly involved in the murder of a police constable.

In Bajaur, unidentified armed men launched a late-night attack on the Salai Pati Police Post, falling within the jurisdiction of Barang Police Station, martyring Constable Khaista Main Syed. According to police, the policeman bravely confronted the attackers but succumbed to his injuries.

The funeral prayers of the martyred constable were offered at Police Lines, where the District Police Officer (DPO), Deputy Commissioner, SP Investigation and other senior officials attended.

In Bannu, unidentified gunmen opened fire on CTD Constable Sadiq Zaman, a resident of Taji Killi, at Barmashil Chowk, killing him on the spot. He was serving as a driver with the CTD in North Waziristan and was visiting his native area on leave when he was attacked.

In another incident, armed men abducted Head Constable Ziaullah from the Karam Garhi area near Baran Dam. He was posted at Bannu Police Lines and was reportedly associated with the Wazir Police Sub-Division.

Meanwhile, in Lakki Marwat, unidentified armed men opened fire on Constable Mumtaz near a bank within the jurisdiction of Shahbazkhel Police Station, martyring him.

Following the attack, police and the local peace committee launched an immediate response.