Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Police foils 8th terrorists attack in DG Khan

Police

Dera Ghaz Khan: The Dera Ghazi Police on Monday foiled terrorists attack at Jhangi Police Checkpost in Tunsa Sharif.

According to District Police Officer(DPO)  Dera Ghazi Khan Syed Ali Kazmi, the terrorists fired rockets at the Jhangi police Checkpost, after which the police responded with the help of thermal cameras.

Police said a terrorist was killed while the rest escaped on a vigorous and effective operation.

The attack did not cause any casualties to the police.

It is to be remembered that this is the eighth attack of terrorists in the border areas of Punjab Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this month.

On the other hand, Punjab Police killed most wanted Katcha dacoit Shah Mir alias Meera Kosh and Hakim Kosh in a major operation against the criminals in Katcha area in Rahim Yar Khan.

The dead dacoits were the main accused in the martyrdom of 12 policemen in Katcha area last year.

On August 22 last year, dacoits attacked and killed 12 policemen.

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Police foil another terrorists attack in DG Khan

Police

Dera Ghazi Khan: The DG Khan police on Friday successfully thwarted terrorists attacked on police check post in Tunsa Sharif.

Regional Police Officer(RPO) DG Khan Sajjad Hassan Khan said 10 to 12 terrorists attacked a police check post with rocket launchers and modern weapons, after which the police responded to the terrorists.

RPO Sajjad Hassan Khan said the check post in Tunsa is located on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border area of ​​Punjab, and this was the fifth attack this month which was foiled.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the police for their heroic actions, stating, “The police bravely confronted the Khariji terrorists and repelled the attack. Punjab Police responded to the terrorists in an extremely professional manner, successfully thwarting their malicious intentions.”

Naqvi also acknowledged the past valor of the region’s police force. “The brave sons of Dera Ghazi Khan police have previously repelled attacks by Khariji terrorists with great courage. Once again, they have proven their mettle,” he remarked.

In his statement, Naqvi extended his congratulations to the entire police team, saying, “I congratulate the entire police team for crushing the evil intentions of the Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists. Their professionalism and bravery are a source of pride for the nation.”

The security situation in southern Punjab has remained tense due to sporadic incidents of terrorist activity. However, Punjab Police have been at the forefront of counterterrorism efforts, consistently demonstrating their ability to protect local communities and maintain peace in the region.

As investigations continue, security has been tightened across the district, with increased patrols and surveillance to prevent any further threats.

 

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