LAHORE: Punjab Police successfully thwarted an attack by terrorists of the Fitna Al Khawarij in Mianwali on late Sunday night.
Terrorists armed with rocket launchers and hand grenades targeted the Qabul Khel police checkpoint. However, the Punjab Police responded robustly, repelling the attack and forcing the assailants to flee.
According to a police spokesperson, between 12 and 14, terrorists took advantage of the darkness to launch their assault on the Qabul Khel checkpoint.
The spokesperson noted that the alertness of the police officers stationed at the checkpoint was crucial in preventing the attack, as they launched heavy retaliatory fire against the attackers.
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Two police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident, and a search operation has been initiated in the area to apprehend the fleeing terrorists.
Punjab Inspector General (IG) Usman Anwar commended the brave officers at the Kabul Khel checkpoint for their effective defense against the attack. He stated that this was the ninth unsuccessful assault on Punjab Police by terrorists in recent months, emphasizing that the police remain a formidable barrier against threats at inter-provincial border posts.
The IG reaffirmed the commitment of the police to thwart any malicious intents of the enemy in the future.