A terrorist attack in Hangu left a police constable dead and three other police officers abducted after armed attackers targeted a police checkpoint on Shah Almas Pir Hill.
According to police officials, Constable Feroz Ali was killed during the attack. Security forces and a large police contingent rushed to the scene, surrounded the area and exchanged heavy fire with the attackers.
District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Salahuddin Kundi confirmed the incident, saying the attackers had taken the three abducted officers towards Khanano Kotta, near Samana Hill.
Police and security forces have regained control of Shah Almas Pir Hill and are pursuing the attackers to recover the missing personnel safely.
Meanwhile, the funeral prayers for Constable Feroz Ali were offered with full official honours at Police Lines Hangu. DPO Salahuddin Kundi and senior Pakistan Army and police officers attended the funeral along with a large number of security personnel.
After the funeral, the body of the martyred constable was taken to his native village, Ibrahim Zai, for burial.
Security has been tightened across the area, while search operations have been intensified to track down the attackers and recover the three abducted police officers.
