Lahore: As a result of the attack on Mianwali Isa Khel Kundal patrol post, two terrorists were killed while an official was martyred.
A fierce clash between CTD Punjab police and terrorists continued for 4 hours, one terrorist was seriously injured in the exchange of fire.
According to IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, search and sweep operation is going on in the area, the dead criminals were involved in many terrorist activities across the country. Further investigation into the incident is ongoing, other accomplices of the terrorists are being pursued.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar congratulated CTD for repelling the attack and bringing the terrorists to hell, while saluting Constable Haroon Khan, who was martyred in the line of duty.
According to CTD spokesman, the terrorists who attacked Kundal Punjab Highway Patrol have been identified, one terrorist has been identified as Zubair Nawaz and the other as Mohammad Khan.
The spokesman said that both the dead terrorists belong to the Tipu group of the outlawed party, the dead terrorist Zubair Nawaz was the commander of the outlawed outfit. Zubair Nawaz was involved in killing of police officers and communalism in Punjab and KP.
The slain terrorist Muhammad Khan was a dedicated member of the banned organization, both the slain terrorists were also involved in kidnapping for ransom and extortion.
Caretaker Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the police check post in Mianwali and said that the police officers fought bravely and foiled the terrorist attack and killed two terrorists.
He said that the policemen pay homage to Haroon Khan for martyrdom, pray for the high rank of the martyred head constable and stand with the family of the martyred officer in this hour of grief.
The Caretaker Interior Minister said that the cowardly acts of terrorists cannot dampen our spirits, the enemies of the country are looking to sabotage peace and development in Pakistan. The sacrifices of the police and law enforcement agencies in the war against terrorism are unforgettable.