Three police martyred in Peshawar terror attack

At least three police personnel, including an officer, were martyred during an exchange of gunfire with terrorists who launched an overnight assault at a police station in Peshawar, Geo News reported Saturday.

The terrorists attacked the Sarband police station located in the city's suburban area with hand grenades, leaving DSP Badhbeer Sardar Hussain and his two guards dead and a policeman wounded.

Police have repulsed the terrorists after they attacked around 1am. Terrorists are attacking with modern sniper weapons, said a police spokesman.

According to initial reports, at least six to eight terrorists were involved in the attack. At least 12 to 14 policemen were present at the police station at the time of the attack. 

Police contingents arrived on the spot after the terror attack was reported. The police spokesperson said that the entire area had been cordoned off. 

Additional police contingents and armoured personnel carriers have arrived at the flashpoint. 

Following the assault, DSP Sardar Hussain rushed to the troubled spot, according to CCPO Ijaz Khan. 

The DSP parked his vehicle at Shahabkhel and scurried on foot towards the Sarband police station. However, they fell prey to sniper guns of the terrorists. 

The DSP and his two gunmen, Irshad and Jehanzeb died on the spot. They all received gunshot wounds to their heads and bodies.

Police have recovered their bodies and started scouring the area around the Sarband police station for terrorists with APCs.

Adblock test (Why?)