Two policemen killed in Swabi attack while one injured
District Police Officer Waqas Rafiq confirmed two police officers died and another was critically wounded during a firing incident on Wednesday night in Swabi.
Casualties and initial response details
Assistant Sub-Inspector Walid Khan led the Mansori police post team when three armed suspects opened fire. Constable Zulfiqar also died instantly while Head Constable Shahid Khan suffered critical injuries from the gunfire. The attackers were reportedly residents of the India Cham area in the Gohati region. Police personnel arrived at the scene after receiving information about the ongoing attack on the patrol party.
Separate incident at Bandkorai station
Terrorists attacked Bandkorai Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan by ramming an explosives-laden pickup into the main gate. An explosive blast from the vehicle harmed part of the police building's wall until officers arrived right away. A spokesperson stated that no casualties occurred at this location and all stationed personnel remained safe during the assault.
Funeral arrangements and official attendance
Police Lines in Shahmansoor hosted full official honours as funeral prayers were said for ASI Walid Khan and Constable Zulfiqar. Mardan Regional Police Officer Qasim Ali Khan and DPO Waqas Rafiq attended alongside relatives of the deceased officers. Local residents gathered near the Bandkorai station to express support for police personnel during the separate attack there.
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No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Dawn
- Business Recorder
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