Timely reaction: Police van attacked by militants
As a result of an attack on a police van by militants, Thal police retaliated and forced the militants to flee.
HANGU:
As a result of an attack on a police van by militants, Thal police retaliated and forced the militants to flee from the area on Saturday. An official of Thal police, Farid Khan said their van was patrolling the Gandheri area when unidentified militants opened fire at the policemen. The driver managed to rush and parked the vehicle in the bushes. The police then attacked the militants who escaped after an exchange of fire. According to Khan, no loss of life has been reported and a case has been registered against the culprits.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 27th, 2013.
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