Three policemen killed, 34 injured in two terrorist attacks in NW Pakistan
Terrorists launched two separate attacks on police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries. Security forces successfully repelled a suicide vehicle attack on a police station in Bannu while launching a search operation for the assailants involved in the Lower Dir convoy attack.
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The escalation of violence against law enforcement in Pakistan highlights ongoing regional instability and the persistent threat of militant groups in border provinces.
Three policemen were killed and 34 injured after terrorists attacked a police convoy and a police station in separate incidents in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said.
Terrorists attacked a police convoy in Lower Dir district with hand grenades and automatic weapons on Wednesday (July 15), killing three police personnel and injuring 19.
Police said the attack occurred near Ladam Top at Haider when the convoy was passing through the area. The assailants first hurled hand grenades and then opened heavy fire on the convoy.
During the assault, the attackers also set two police vehicles ablaze.
The injured personnel were shifted to hospitals, where they were receiving medical treatment.
Police said further details would be shared once the situation became clearer. Security forces have since cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers.
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