Three policemen killed in Peshawar ambush

[Devil Soul]

Three policemen killed in Peshawar ambush
ALI AKBAR — PUBLISHED 31 MINUTES AGO

Police were carrying out a search operation when they were ambushed by militants. — Photo by author

Police were carrying out a search operation when they were ambushed by militants. — Photo by author

Police were carrying out a search operation when they were ambushed by militants. — Photo by author

Police were carrying out a search operation when they were ambushed by militants. — Photo by author


PESHAWAR: At least three policemen were shot dead and six others were injured in an attack by suspected militants on a police vehicle in Peshawar's Urmarh area on Wednesday.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed told DawnNews that a contingent of police was carrying out a search operation in Urmarh when militants suddenly opened fire at their van.

Saeed confirmed that three cops were killed and six others sustained injuries in the ambush.

The policemen responded with firing, and the cross-fire lasted for some time, police sources said.

According to SSP Saeed, police have cordoned off the area and a search and strike operation is being carried out.

The SSP said the assailants in the attack were wanted militants.

 

[Areesh]

RIP. You guys are the real heroes of this country.