Shahzad Naveed
MINGORA: Constable Hammad Ali, son of Saltanat Khan, was killed in a shooting incident in Singotah, Swat. Hammad Ali was serving in the Elite Force in Lower Dir and had returned home on leave at the time of the attack.
District Police Officer (DPO) Swat, Muhammad Umar Khan, visited Saidu Sharif Hospital to meet the family of the slain officer and expressed condolences. The DPO took immediate notice of the incident, directing that the suspects involved be arrested promptly and brought to justice.
Under the DPO’s instructions, a special investigation team has been formed to determine the facts of the case and ensure the apprehension of the culprits.
The police are actively investigating the incident.
Eight terrorists killed in CTD, police operation after Karak attack
On December 23, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the local police have killed eight terrorists in a joint operation conducted in the Karak district after a deadly attack that claimed five police officers on Tuesday morning.
According to a statement issued by the Karak police, in a joint operation conducted in the Daresh Khel area of Karak, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed eight armed terrorists from a banned group during an encounter.
According to DPO Karak Saud Khan, the terrorists had attacked police officers, prompting a comprehensive search operation in the area. During this operation, an exchange of fire occurred, resulting in the deaths of the eight terrorists.
DPO Saud Khan stated that the police are determined to avenge the blood of their martyred personnel and emphasised that the sacrifices of the martyrs will not be in vain. He made it clear that no effort would be spared in the pursuit of peace.
Furthermore, DPO Karak affirmed that the morale of the police will not be diminished by such cowardly acts, and operations against elements hostile to peace will continue without hesitation.
Security measures have been intensified in the area, and the search operation will proceed until its objectives are fully achieved.
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