Lakki Marwat Police Hit: 7 personnel including SHO martyred in blast

LAKKI MARWAT: Seven personnel, including an SHO, were martyred in an explosion near a police mobile in Betni, a tribal subdivision of Lakki Marwat.

A spokesperson for Lakki Marwat police said that six personnel were martyred and one was injured in the explosion on a police mobile.

The injured personnel was shifted to Insafuddin Hospital, where he also succumbed to his injuries.

According to a police spokesperson, the explosive material was planted near the police mobile. Additional police personnel have been sent to the area after the explosion.

According to the police, the SHO of Shadi Khel Police Station, Sadar Azam, is also among the martyred persons.

In another development, Security forces in Kohat shot down three rudimentary drones used by militants backed by the Afghan Taliban on March 13, according to security sources.

The drones were reportedly launched by members of the group referred to as Fitna ul Khawarij. However, security forces successfully intercepted and destroyed all three drones before they could reach their intended targets.

Officials said that two civilians were injured after debris from the downed drones fell in a populated area. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Security authorities stated that Pakistani forces remain on high alert to counter potential threats from militant groups operating with support from across the border in Afghanistan.

Officials also warned that any terrorist activity in Pakistan traced back to Afghan territory would be met with a strong response, targeting militant hideouts and support networks inside Afghanistan.