A coordinated attack on a police check post in Dera Ghazi Khan was successfully repelled by security forces, according to Punjab Police.

The assault, which occurred at the Jhangi check post under the jurisdiction of Vahowa police station, involved 15 to 20 terrorists who attacked under the cover of darkness.

The assailants employed rocket launchers, hand grenades, and advanced weaponry during the nighttime strike. However, police forces quickly retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee the scene.

In response to the incident, a search operation has been initiated in the area to locate the fleeing militants.

The operation was led by RPO Dera Ghazi Khan, Captain (retd) Sajjad Hassan Khan Manj, along with DPO Dera Ghazi Khan Syed Ali.

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