Karak: A tragic incident occurred in Ahmadi Banda when armed assailants opened fire on a police patrol. According to officials, SHO Umar Nawaz of Banda Daud Shah police station was on routine patrol in a private car with two constables when the attack took place near Habib Haji’s petrol pump.
The attackers, identified as Muslim son of Gul Haider, a resident of Ahmadi Banda, along with one unidentified accomplice, opened fire from a motorcycle. As a result, SHO Umar Nawaz and both constables embraced martyrdom on the spot.
During the firing, a civilian guard at the petrol pump also sustained injuries. The attackers managed to flee the scene after the assault.
Police confirmed that heavy contingents rushed to the site immediately after the incident. The area was cordoned off and a large-scale search operation was launched to track down the suspects.
This Karak police attack highlights the continued threat faced by law enforcement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
