[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In the early hours of Thursday, a terrorist attack on a police station in Khyber-(K-P) Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat killed at least four officers, including DSP Iqbal Momand.
Terrorists attacked Saddar police station with modern and heavy weapons around 1 a.m. The police, who were already on alert, responded with retaliatory fire, allowing the terrorists to flee into the night.
At least five police officers were injured in the shooting, including Head Constable Farooq Shah and Constables Amanatullah, Azghar Ali, Gul Tiaz, and Arif.
As soon as the incident was reported, a team led by DSP Iqbal Momand proceeded to the police station. On their way, an IED exploded near Pirwala Mor, near DSP Momand’s APC vehicle.
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The roadside bombing killed DSP Momand, Constable Waqar, Constable Ali Marjan, and Constable Karamatullah.
The injured cops were taken to Lakki City Hospital for immediate medical attention. In the morning, funeral prayers were held for the martyrs.
The attack was claimed by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
PM expresses sorrow
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the martyrdom of the four policemen.
In a tweet, he said: “Heart saddened by the martyrdom of 4 police personnel including DSP as a result of a militant attack in Lakki Marwat.”
لکی مروت میں عسکریت پسندوں کے حملے کے نتیجے میں ڈی ایس پی سمیت 4 پولیس اہلکاروں کی شہادت پر دل دکھی اور رنجیدہ ہے۔ دہشت گردی کے خلاف جنگ میں ہمارے پولیس افسران/جوانوں کی قربانیاں ناقابل فراموش ہیں۔اللہ تعالی شہداء کو اپنے جوار رحمت میں جگہ دے اور زخمیوں کو جلد صحت یابی عطا کرے۔
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 30, 2023
“The sacrifices of our police officers/men in the war against terrorism are unforgettable. May Allah grant the martyrs a place in His mercy and speedy recovery to the injured,” he added.
Earlier this month, tens of thousands of local residents had once again taken to the streets in the Lakki Marwat district to protest against the ongoing wave of terrorism.
They had demanded that the government abandon its appeasement policy and crack down on terrorists with all of its might in order to end the curse and bring peace to the province.
It should be noted that Lakki Marwat is one of the most volatile districts in K-P, with terrorists staging deadly attacks on police in recent months.
Police stations are frequently attacked, and police parties are ambushed with lethal force. In large-scale operations, security forces and police have also killed dozens of terrorists.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
