BAJAUR: One police constable was martyred and two persons were injured when unidentified armed men opened fire in the jurisdiction of Loi Sam Police Station in Bajaur district on Wednesday.
According to police spokesman, the incident took place in Loi Sam area when unknown assailants opened indiscriminate fire. The martyred policeman has been identified as Noorullah. According to the police spokesman, Constable Noorullah was on leave and had gone home when he was targeted.
Two civilians were also injured in the firing. Rescue 1122 and police shifted the injured to District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Khar for medical treatment. Hospital sources said condition of one injured is critical.
Following the incident, heavy contingent of police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Police have started further investigation into the incident.
Bajaur, which borders Afghanistan, has witnessed a surge in targeted attacks on police and security forces in recent months. Earlier this month, two policemen were injured in a similar firing incident in Khar Tehsil.
The funeral prayer of martyred Constable Noorullah will be offered with full official honors at Bajaur Police Lines.
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