Blast hits police vehicle in DI Khan

Three police officers were martyred in a bomb blast targeting a police mobile in Dera Ismail Khan.

The attack targeted the mobile while it was on routine duty in the area. The martyred officials were identified as ASI Gul Alam, Constable Rafiq, and driver Sakhi Jan. Another policeman, Constable Azad Shah, survived the assault without injuries. Their bodies were immediately shifted to DHQ Hospital by rescue teams and police officials.

Soon after the incident, police cordoned off the entire area and began collecting evidence from the attack site. Authorities also launched a search operation to trace the attackers. The incident has created tension in the region, and additional police units have been deployed to strengthen security.

Officials stated that the attack appears to be a targeted act against the police force, and investigators are examining all available clues to determine the group responsible. The police emphasized that such assaults will not weaken their resolve to maintain law and order in the district.

Meanwhile, sources said the bodies of the martyred personnel will be handed over to their families after necessary procedures. Emotional scenes were witnessed at the hospital as colleagues and locals paid tribute to the officers for sacrificing their lives in the line of duty. The police have assured that the attackers will be brought to justice and that operations against criminal and militant elements in the region will continue without interruption. Authorities urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement during the ongoing investigation.