In a major breakthrough, law enforcement authorities in Peshawar managed to prevent a planned Terror Attack, which could have led to great loss in the city. Excise Police chased them for some time, for which the motorcyclist threw the suicide jacket and escaped.
Towards Jamil Chowk Terror Attack
As reported by the Excise Police, the event took place in the vicinity of the Ring Road in the Jamil Chowk area, which was bustling and could have been the most favorable place for a big attack. The police patrolling the streets told the riders of a motorcycle that looked suspicious to stop. But the riders of the motorcycle threw a suspicious bag identified as a suicide vest and fled the scene.
The prompt action by police as well as the timely intervention of against of the bomb disposal unit was crucial in preventing the calamity.
The Function of the Excise Police in Frustrating the Assault
Excise Police who perform a wide variety of functions to ensure that laws are followed, and to keep an eye for any suspicious activity, were on the normal surveillance patrols when they saw the motorcycle around Jamil Chowk. Their vigilance in stopping the vehicle explains how occasional checks, especially within the terror prone centers they patrol, are very critical.
Bomb Disposal Unit Defuses Suicide Jacket
After the biker criminals had fled the cops, they contacted the BDU to analyze the jacket that had been left behind. As per the officials, the jacket had a very lethal 6 to 7-kg of explosives which could have ravaged an entire area had it exploded. Exactingly, the BDU was able to defuse the jacket, thus ensuring that the area was safe.
The Terrorism Threat in Peshawer
For several decades now Peshawar city has been one of the most terrorism afflicted places in Pakistan. This city has been under attack from a number of Muslim militants and extremist groups , who consider the city to be strategically important and on the way to several conflict zones. Even as the forces have been able to manage the frequency of occurrence of terrorists attacks to very low rates, this failed attack goes on to note, the threat is still existent none the less.
Terrorism-Related Problems in the District
In Peshawar, the police, army, and other paramilitary forces shoulders the burden of combating terrorism for many years. Even though they have made these attempts for such a long time, dormant cells and fuzzy groups continue to try and upend the metropolis. One contributing factor to this vulnerability is the geographic and political proximity with regions inhabited by extremist groups.
Effect on Local Population Terror Attack
Events like these escalate the panic index of the local citizens. Over the years, people from Peshawar have also been victims of various attacks, where the common forms of violence occur in markets, schools, and even churches. The failed assassination plot in Jamil Chowk only serves to compound fears for the residents who have been in the grip of terrorism for too long.
Manhunt for the Bikers Terror Attack
Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the suspects of the thwarted attack. Heavily armed motorcyclists who had fled the attempted bombing remain unapprehended, and police have initiated a manhunt for the perpetrators. Police have also embarked on a manhunt for the motorists who fled the scene of the attack, and a thorough examination of the videos and photographs from local surveillance cameras is underway.
Conclusion
The quick action taken by the Activists of Excise Police along with Bomb Disposal unit saved what could have been an awful attack in Peshawar. Nevertheless, it highlights another menace of terror in this region. Although the security forces tend to devote their resources to overcoming such challenges, the people and law enforcement have to be alert and ready to prevent any further calamities from happening.
