MIANWALI: Punjab Police foiled a terrorist attack by Fitna-al Khawarij on the Qabul Khel check post in Mianwali on Sunday night, police said in a statement.
According to the police spokesperson, 12 to 14 Khawarji armed with rocket launchers and hand grenades stormed Qabul Khel police checkpoint in the middle of the night.
However, police officers on duty responded with intense gunfire, forcing the terrorists to flee. The attackers managed to escape the area under police control.
During the fire exchange, two police personnel sustained minor injuries and were shifted to Isa Khel Hospital. RPO Sargodha Mohammad Shahzad Asif Khan visited the injured and praised their bravery for thwarting the attack of Kharji terrorists.
A search operation was initiated in the area to apprehend the fleeing terrorists, police said.
Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, congratulated duty cops for thwarting the attack on Kharji and commended their bravery and vigilance.
“The brave officers of the Punjab Police will continue to be a leaden wall against the terrorists in the future,” IG Punjab said.
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