Three policemen killed in firing on police vehicle in Tank
- Police say that two other cops sustained injuries
Unidentified armed men attacked a police vehicle in Wazirabad, Tank district, killing three police personnel and injuring two others. A search operation is underway.
- Location of the attack and police casualties.
- Police response, search operation, and investigation.
- Interior Minister's condemnation and tribute to personnel.
Three police personnel were killed and two others injured when unidentified armed men opened fire on a police vehicle in Wazirabad area of Tank district, Aaj News quoted police as saying on Monday.
According to police, the attack took place within the jurisdiction of SMA police station, where armed men targeted the police vehicle. Three personnel died at the scene, while two others sustained injuries.
Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the area and cordoned it off. Police teams also collected evidence from the crime scene.
The bodies of the deceased and the injured were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital, for medico-legal formalities and medical treatment, respectively.
Police launched a search operation in the area to trace and arrest the attackers, while further investigation into the incident was under way.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the terrorist attack and expressed grief over the deaths of three police personnel.
He extended condolences to the families of the deceased and paid tribute to the policemen for their sacrifice.
Naqvi said the government stood with the families of the slain personnel and that their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism would not go in vain.