Two police officers were martyred and another was injured during a violent attack by armed assailants on the Fateh Khel police checkpoint, in Bannu.

The incident occurred when the attackers opened fire using heavy weapons, prompting a swift response from the police that forced the assailants to flee.

The deceased officers have been identified as Constables Rahimullah and Ziaullah.

Reported stated that the police’s retaliatory fire resulted in injuries to some of the attackers.

The law enforcement agencies initiated a search operation to locate and apprehend the fleeing assailants.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and paid tribute to the fallen officers, emphasizing the critical role the police play in combating terrorism.

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