SWABI: Police thwarted a late-night terrorist attack on Band Korai Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan after attackers rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into its main gate and opened fire with heavy weapons.
In a separate incident in Swabi, two police personnel, including the officer in charge of a police post, were martyred when unidentified armed men opened fire at them.
According to a police spokesperson, terrorists targeted Band Korai Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan late at night, using an explosives-laden vehicle and heavy weaponry.
The attackers rammed the vehicle into the station’s main gate, triggering a powerful explosion that damaged a wall of the police facility.
Police personnel responded immediately with an organised counter-attack, preventing the attackers from entering the station.
Despite the explosion and heavy gunfire, officers held their positions and successfully repelled the assault, the spokesperson said.
The police spokesperson confirmed that no casualties occurred during the attack and all personnel stationed at the police station remained safe. The timely response and steadfastness of the officers foiled the attackers’ plan to target the police facility.
The spokesperson praised the personnel for demonstrating professional training, alertness and courage during the assault.
The district police officer (DPO) of Dera Ismail Khan also reached the scene to assess the security arrangements and review the overall situation.
Local residents gathered near Band Korai Police Station during the incident and expressed support for the police personnel.
According to the spokesperson, the public response reflected the mutual trust and cooperation between the police and local communities in the fight against terrorism.
The spokesperson said the attackers’ plan had been foiled because of the police’s immediate counter-action and the determination of the personnel.
Meanwhile, two police personnel were martyred and another was injured in a separate firing incident in Swabi.
According to police officials, unidentified armed men opened fire at police personnel within the jurisdiction of the Mansoori Police Post last night.
Those martyred included Waleed Khan, the officer in charge of the police post, and another police official. One additional personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
The funeral prayer for martyred officer in charge Waleed Khan was held in his native village of Topi. Police officers, administrative officials and thousands of local residents attended the funeral to pay their respects.
A well-drilled police contingent presented a salute to the martyred officer during the funeral proceedings.
The two incidents highlight the continuing security challenges facing police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where officers remain exposed to terrorist attacks and armed assaults while performing their duties.