In Landi Kotal, Khyber District, terrorists attacked a police checkpost. Another policeman and a civilian were also injured in the attack.
The Attack
Police sources say that the incident occurred at the Charwazgai police checkpoint located near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area in Landi Kotal. In this strike, militants exchanged heavy fire with security personnel during which many bystanders were reportedly injured due to the proximity of a petrol pump to the police post.
Casualties and Injuries
Martyred:
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Alam Zeb
- One citizen
Wounded:
- One cop
- One civilian
The authorities quickly moved both injured persons to the hospital for medical care. Later, the police reported that due to their critical condition, they transferred them to Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar.
Police Response and Search Operations
Afterward, the assailants fled away from the site of the attack. Police responded with search operations conducted at various places to catch them. DPO Khyber Saleem Abbas stated that upon receiving information about terrorist activity, he immediately dispatched a large number of forces and raised security levels outside the district.
Official Statements And Security Measures
DPO Saleem Abbas, in his statements to the media, highlighted the prompt reaction of law enforcement agencies, followed by comprehensive searches. He also emphasized the measures being undertaken to enhance security to prevent such incidents in the future. To guarantee public safety authorities have intensified vigilance patrols across jurisdictional limits.
Impact On Civilians
Not only did this attack claim lives, but also injured many others because its proximity to the petrol station showed clearly that there exchange fire created ted chaotic situation that endangered both law enforcement agents’ lives as well as those belonging to peaceful inhabitants living within areas characterized by instability.
A stark reminder of the continuous challenges related to peacekeeping efforts facing local communities. The terrorist act was committed against the Charwazgai police post located near Landi Kotal townships. Where martyred officers worked hard to maintain order every single day. Without expecting anything back apart from respect to due their bravery displayed in fighting evil forces threatening our society.
