DI KHAN: A powerful explosion took place near the police training center in Dera Ismail Khan, after which heavy gunfire echoed in the area. According to the police, security forces surrounded the area immediately after the incident and killed three in retaliation.
Eyewitnesses said that the intensity of the explosion was so high that the windows of nearby buildings were broken, and people were trapped in their homes in fear. After the explosion, a heavy contingent of police reached the scene, while security was put on high alert across the city.
According to police officials, the target of the terrorists was the police training center, but security personnel took timely action and prevented possible major damage. A clearance operation is underway in the area, and additional personnel have been deployed.
According to sources, explosives and modern weapons have also been recovered from the scene. Rescue teams have shifted the injured to the hospital, while police and security agencies are investigating to find out the nature and background of the attack.
The attack in DI Khan has once again raised security concerns in the area; however, the timely action of the brave police personnel averted major destruction.
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