Pakistan Latest News 2024: Before the general elections in Pakistan, a police station located in Dera Ismail Khan has been attacked by terrorists. In this deadly attack, 10 policemen were killed, while 6 were badly injured. One top police officer has also been confirmed among those killed.
This terrorist incident was seen just before morning prayers in Pakistan. During the attack, the terrorists first attacked with sniper shots. After this, Chaudhavan entered the police station and fired indiscriminately at the police personnel.
Terrorists also used hand grenades
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Anisul Hasan, the terrorists also used several hand grenades during the attack. The number of police personnel who lost their lives in the attack and the incident has been confirmed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat.
Swabi Police Unit was deployed in assistance of local policemen
Six policemen of the Swabi Elite Police Unit have lost their lives in this terrorist incident. They were deployed to assist local policemen in view of the attacks that took place during the elections last year.
Search operation continues
Immediately after this horrific incident, the roads leading to South Waziristan Tribal District and Dera Ghazi Khan have been blocked. At present, the police is conducting a large-scale search operation in many parts.
Bam blast took place in Balochistan on Sunday
Earlier on Sunday, a similar incident was seen in Nushki district of Balochistan. During this time, a bomb blast was seen outside the Pakistan Election Commission office. However, there was no news of any casualty in this explosion.
Last year also there was a terrorist attack in Dera Smile Khan:
This is not the first time that a terrorist attack has taken place in Dera Smile Khan. Earlier in November 2023 also, a police check post was targeted by terrorists. There was news of a policeman being injured in this terrorist attack.