Pakistan: 5 policemen killed in Dera Ismail Khan Ambush

By  Saizel S February 12th 2019 05:26 PM

Pakistan: 5 policemen killed in Dera Ismail Khan Ambush

At least 5 policemen were killed after terrorists targeted a police van patrolling on Tuesday in Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan. The incident took place in Paroha tehsil in Dera Ismail Khan District bordering South Waziristan.

Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan 5 policemen killed in Dera Ismail Khan Ambush

According to media reports, the terrorists were hiding behind the bushes and attacked the police van with heavy firing. The security forces retaliated but terrorists managed to flee from the scene. In the attack, 4 policemen died on the spot while the Station Head Officer (SHO) sustained injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Pakistan Pakistan 5 policemen killed in Dera Ismail Khan Ambush

Following the attack, the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

Attack Pakistan 5 policemen killed in Dera Ismail Khan Ambush

- PTC NEWS

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