F.P. Report
D I KHAN: At least 10 policemen embraced martyrdom and nine others sustained injuries when terrorists attacked a police station in Dera Isamil Khan in the wee hours of Monday.
Police said terrorists attacked a police station in tehsil Darabn of DI Khan late on Sunday night killing 10 police personnel and injuring nine others. Police said terrorists from all sides attacked on police station, hurled hand grenades and resorted to intense firing.
The security officials retaliated but the terrorists taking cover of the dark managed to escape. All the injured were shifted to DHQ Hospital for treatment. Police and security forces cordoned off the area and started a search operation.
It may be recalled that on December 12, 2023 the terrorists had attacked Daraban police station left three cops embraced martyrdom. The terrorists had hit their explosive-laden vehicle with the main gate of the police station. At least 16 security personnel had also sustained wounds in the attack.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister on Monday visited Dera Ismail Khan to review security situation ahead of general elections scheduled to be held on Thursday (February 08).
During the visit, the chief minister was accompanied by other high officials including Khyber Pakhtunkwha Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan. The visiting officers along with Regional Police Officer (RPO) Dera Nasir Mehmood Satti, Commissioner Dera Zafarul Islam, Deputy Commissioner Mansoor Arshad, District Police Officer (DPO) Abdul Rauf Babar Qaisrani also attended the funeral prayers of the policemen here at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack on Chaudhwan police station in the wee hours.
Later, the chief minister visited polling station and modern Command and Control room set up at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines and reviewed the arrangements. Chief Minister Arshad Hussain Shah also chaired a high level meeting held here at Deputy Commissioner House in connection with security and peaceful conduct of upcoming elections. The meeting was attended by Frontier Constabulary (FC) South Inspector General Maj. General Haroon Hameed, KP Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, KP IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan, Commissioner Dera Zafarul Islam, RPO Dera Nasir Mehmood Satti, DC Mansoor Arshad and DPO Abdul Rauf Babar Qaisrani.
The RPO briefed the meeting about the today’s terrorist attack on Chaudhwan police station and the security arrangements made for peaceful conduct of upcoming general elections. The security arrangements and security plan for the elections were discussed in detail. Speaking on this occasion, the caretaker chief minister said the peaceful conduct of the general elections was a top priority of the Khyber Pakhtunkwha’s Civil administration and police. All the available resources would be utilized for the purpose, he added.
KP Caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, voiced profound sorrow over the tragic loss of policemen in a terrorist assault on the police station in Tehsil Daraban of Dera Ismail Khan and Karak.
He condemned the incident, expressing heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and prayers for elevation of the martyrs’ status in Jannat. Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel extended his prayers for the swift recovery of the injured police personnels, emphasizing the unwavering commitment of valiant policemen who make timeless sacrifices for the peace of the province.
Acknowledging the courageous efforts that have significantly curbed terrorism, he asserted that the provincial government and the entire nation stand steadfastly by the police force in their mission to eradicate this menace. Highlighting the resilience of the nation in the face of events like those in Dera Ismail Khan and Karak, the Caretaker Minister declared that any attempt to disrupt the peaceful environment during this critical phase, especially in the context of the upcoming general election, will be thwarted.
He deplored the attack on police vehicles in Karak district, attributing it to a specific political group attempting to sow chaos. Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel declared such actions as acts of terrorism, promising severe consequences for those responsible. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, the Caretaker Minister warned of strict measures against any individual or group obstructing the administration, police, and election staff. He assured that justice would prevail, vowing not to allow a repeat of incidents akin to May 9.
