Punjab police on Saturday morning could repel a terrorist attack at a control point in Dera Ghazi Khan, killing three terrorists and hurting “a large number” of them, the force said in a statement.
Police forces throughout Pakistan have fallen from numerous attacks on terrorists and criminals.
According to publications on the social networks of the Punjab Police today, 20-25 terrorists attacked the Lakhani control point in DG Khan, which is located along the border with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“[Police personnel] He defended the check position with courage and courage … all the staff was safe, “said one of the positions.” Under the supervision of the Regional Police officer, Dera Ghazi Khan, captain (retired) Sajad Hassan Khan, the police teams led by the police officer of the Syed Ali District took immediate measures. “
Police said a terrorist was killed during the attack, while “several” were injured, then added that two others were eliminated during a search operation launched in the area.
“[The] Punjab Police, CTD [and] Other agencies cordoned off the area this morning and carried out a search operation, “police said on a Facebook post.” During the search operation, the other two terrorists were found in different places, traces of blood were also found in different places of the exhaust routes.
“The terrorists fled after leaving their shoes and other belongings in a vigorous counterattack,” added the post.
The Punjab Police General Inspector (IGP), Dr. Usman Anwar, said the Provincial Police was “a lead wall against the enemies of national security and Kharji [outcast] terrorists ”.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Punjab police for his response to the attack in a press release, highlighting that they repelled the attack of a “highly professional way.”
“We restart tribute to the police team for frustrating the attack of the terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij“Naqvi said, using the term that designates members of the prohibited pakistan Tehreek-i-Taliban.
“The Punjab police responded to the attack in an extremely professional way, giving a decisive blow to the terrorists and defeating their dire designs,” he added. “We are proud of the brave and professional staff of the Punjab Police.”
Earlier this month, the Punjab police, together with the Anti -Terrorism Department and the rangers, frustrated two terrorist attacks in the border areas of DG Khan.
The terrorists were forced to withdraw and flee to the mountains after an intense exchange of fire with the agencies of application of the law.
The operation was launched after intelligence reports on the presence of terrorists in the border area of Murha. Police said terrorists, armed with heavy weapons, attacked police teams, but found a strong and timely response.
In a separate incident, another group of terrorists launched a surprise attack against the border control point of Lakhani in the vicinity of the Wahowa police station.
