DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces successfully foiled a major terrorist attack on the Police Training School in Dera Ismail Khan, killing six militants in a fierce gun battle. Seven police personnel were martyred and six others injured during the operation.
According to initial reports, the terrorists attempted to ram an explosives-laden truck into the school’s main gate, causing a portion of the wall to collapse and resulting in the martyrdom of one police officer. Following the explosion, the attackers—disguised in various uniforms—entered the premises and opened fire, also hurling hand grenades.
Security forces swiftly launched a counter-operation, engaging the assailants in an intense five-hour gunfight that ended with the elimination of all six terrorists.
During the clearance operation, authorities recovered suicide vests, explosives, weapons, and ammunition from the attackers.
Police safely evacuated around 200 individuals, including trainee recruits, instructors, and staff members, preventing what could have been a far greater tragedy.
Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out by Khawarij militants on the Police Training Centre in Dera Ismail Khan and paid rich tribute to the seven police personnel who embraced martyrdom while valiantly resisting the attackers.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs, the Interior Minister prayed for the early recovery of the injured officials.
“The brave police personnel sacrificed their lives to foil the cowardly attack of the Khawarij terrorists,” Mohsin Naqvi said, lauding their courage and professionalism.
He commended the security forces and police for killing three Khawarij terrorists during the operation and preventing a larger tragedy.
“The police fought with exceptional bravery and thwarted the nefarious designs of the terrorists,” the minister added.
Mohsin Naqvi further said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have rendered unforgettable sacrifices in the nation’s ongoing fight against terrorism.
“The entire nation salutes the brave sons of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police for their courage and commitment,” he remarked.
