Peshawar: At least two police personnel were martyred in the firing of terrorists in Lakki Marwat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The firing incident took place near Khairukhel Pakka area of Lakki Marwat where the terrorists targeted the policemen.
According to the police, the two officials were going to the police station on a motorcycle, during which the terrorists opened fire on them, while further investigation of the incident is going on.
DPO Lakki Marwat said that the bodies of the police personnel have been shifted to DHQ Hospital and action has been initiated to arrest the accused.
On the other hand, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the incident of terrorists firing on police personnel near Lakki Marwat and paid tribute to the police personnel who lost their lives.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyred police personnel and said that they salute the sacrifice of the martyred police personnel, and stand with the families of the martyrs in this hour of sorrow.
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Earlier, Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 in Kurram district for two months to maintain peace and order amid concerns over potential terrorist activities targeting the region’s stability.
The directive includes a strict ban on public gatherings and the display of weapons along the district’s main highway. Authorities have vowed to crack down on individuals attempting to disrupt peace and are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further escalations.
