DERA ISMAIL KHAN – At least three policemen embraced martyrdom and five were wounded on Friday evening after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Dera Ismail Khan, targeted a convoy of District Police Officer (DPO).
The incident took place on Hathala Road in DI Khan, police officials said, when the squad of District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Zahidullah passed by.
DPO Zahidullah escaped the attempt unhurt, however, five personnel in his squad were injured, they added. A vehicle in the DPO’s squad was also partially damaged.
Two bodies and the wounded were shifted to a nearby facility for medical treatment.
Security forces cordoned off the attack site and shut the area at its entry and exit points to launch a search operation.
