BANNU: Three police personnel were injured after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a police vehicle near Bannu Link Road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, police said.
According to a police spokesperson, the vehicle belonged to Hangu police and was heading towards Bannu in connection with challan-related duties when it came under attack. The assailants managed to flee the scene following the firing.
Two of the injured officers are currently receiving medical treatment at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Karak, while one critically wounded official has been shifted to Peshawar for advanced medical care.
Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers. Further investigations are underway.