DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Police foiled a DI Khan police station attack after terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of a police station in Dera Ismail Khan.
According to a police spokesperson, unidentified terrorists rammed an explosive-laden pickup into the gate of Band Korai Police Station and also opened fire.
The blast damaged the police station’s gate and wall as well as a nearby mosque, while windows of surrounding houses were shattered.
Police said heavy retaliatory fire from personnel prevented the terrorists from entering the station premises.
The spokesperson said there were no casualties in the attack and all police personnel deployed at the station remained safe. He said the officers displayed professional training, alertness and courage during the attack.
On receiving information about the attack, the DPO Dera Ismail Khan reached the site and reviewed the situation and security arrangements. Local residents also gathered near the police station in support of the police after hearing the attack.
According to the spokesperson, the timely response and resolve of the police thwarted the terrorists’ plan to target the station. Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the area to arrest the attackers.