Summary Terrorists attacked Bandkorai Police Station in DI Khan with an explosive-laden vehicle and gunfire, damaging nearby structures, but no casualties were reported.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Dunya News) – Terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of a police station in Dera Ismail Khan and opened fire, causing damage to the building and nearby structures.
According to a police spokesperson, unidentified terrorists struck the gate of Bandkorai Police Station with an explosives-packed pickup truck and also fired shots.
The explosion damaged the police station’s gate and wall, as well as a nearby mosque, while windows of houses in the surrounding area were shattered.
Police said personnel responded with heavy retaliatory fire, preventing the attackers from entering the police station’s premises.
No casualties were reported in the attack, and all police personnel deployed at the station remained safe, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that the police personnel displayed professionalism, alertness and courage during the attack.
Soon after receiving information about the incident, Dera Ismail Khan District Police Officer (DPO) reached the site and reviewed the security arrangements and the situation.
Local residents also rushed towards the police station to support the police after hearing the explosion.
The spokesperson said timely action and the resilience of police personnel had foiled the terrorists’ plan to target the station. Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the area to arrest those involved.
