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RAHIM YAR KHAN:
At least 11 policemen have been martyred and three others injured in a extreme assault by bandits within the Kacha space of Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday.
According to Express News, the assailants focused police autos with rocket launchers on the Machhka Camp 2, the place officers have been rotating shifts. The camp had been set as much as curb the motion of bandits within the area.
Around 25 closely armed bandits carried out the assault, destroying the police autos and killing 11 policemen on the spot. Three others sustained accidents.
In response, a big contingent of district police has been dispatched to the scene, led by District Police Officer Imran. Ambulances have additionally been known as to the world.
Meanwhile, Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman Anwar has taken discover of the incident and requested a report from the Regional Police Officer (RPO) of Dera Ghazi Khan.
A Punjab Police spokesperson confirmed that two autos getting back from their weekly obligation within the Kacha space have been attacked by rocket launchers.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of the policemen. She supplied condolences to the bereaved households and ordered an operation to recuperate the lacking officers.
She additionally directed that the injured officers obtain the very best medical therapy and demanded a direct report from the IG Police. The sacrifice of the martyred officers will all the time be remembered, she added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally strongly condemned the assault on a police convoy in Rahim Yar Khan.
The prime minister expressed profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of law enforcement officials within the incident, in accordance with a press release issued by the PM Office. He supplied prayers for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and for endurance and energy for his or her households.
He additionally prayed for the swift restoration of the injured officers, directing that they be supplied with the very best medical care.
The prime minister ordered instant and efficient motion towards the attackers within the Kacha space, instructing authorities to establish these accountable and guarantee they’re delivered to justice.
“Police officers and personnel confront criminals and terrorists with out regard for their very own security,” the prime minister said, including, “The total nation, together with myself, pays tribute to the courageous and devoted officers and personnel of the police power.”
