Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have each strongly condemned the current terrorist assault on a police checkpost in Kurram in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Okay-P), which resulted within the demise of 1 policeman and accidents to a different.
PM Shehbaz, in his message, prolonged his tribute to the police officer who misplaced his life and urged for exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
He emphasised the nation’s respect for the sacrifices made by cops and instructed related authorities to supply the very best medical care to the injured. The PM additionally referred to as for a radical investigation to make sure these accountable are delivered to justice.
President Zardari echoed these sentiments, expressed profound grief over the lack of police personnel and provided his condolences to the household of the fallen officer. He prayed for the martyred officer and for the swift restoration of these injured within the assault.
The assault occurred when terrorists focused a police checkpost in Kurram. According to District Police Officer Ahmed Khan, the assailants not solely engaged in gunfire but in addition set the checkpost ablaze.
The martyred policeman has been recognized as Qoowat Khan, whereas constable Shahzad sustained accidents and is receiving remedy on the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sadda.
This incident marks a continuation of violence within the area, which has confronted comparable assaults in current months. Earlier this month, safety forces performed an intelligence-based operation in Kurram district, killing seven terrorists and injuring 5 others in an effort to curb terrorism.
The current assault underscores the continuing safety challenges confronted within the space and highlights the necessity for continued vigilance and robust measures to fight terrorism.