Two youngsters had been killed and a number of other others injured when a faculty van got here beneath fireplace within the Dheri Kot space of Attock on Thursday.
According to rescue officers, 5 youngsters aged between 5 and 10 had been injured within the assault. They have been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for remedy, they added.
The preliminary investigation suggests the gunmen focused the van because of a private enmity with the motive force, Attock District Police Officer (DPO) Sardar Ghayas Gul mentioned.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow over the incident, directing the Rawalpindi commissioner to submit a report instantly. She additionally instructed that the injured be supplied with the absolute best medical care.
Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar took discover of the assault and has sought a report from the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi. He directed the Attock DPO to achieve the scene instantly and make sure the swift arrest of these accountable.
Police forensic groups are accumulating proof on the scene, and investigations are underway.
Local authorities have assured the victims’ households that justice will probably be delivered promptly.