Swabi: Two police personnel were killed and another injured when unidentified armed men opened fire on a police team near Mansoori police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swabi district on Wednesday.
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Swabi police station, near the Mansoori police post.
According to initial reports, the deceased were identified as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Waleed Khan and Constable Zulfiqar, while Head Constable Shahid was injured.
The police team was reportedly carrying out routine duties in the area when the assailants opened fire.
Police team targeted during duty
Initial information suggested that the personnel were performing checkpoint duties when they came under attack.
However, the report stated that the police post in charge and his team were on patrol near India Cham Gohati when the shooting occurred.
The report confirmed that ASI Waleed Khan and Constable Zulfiqar were killed, while Head Constable Shahid was injured.
The circumstances surrounding the attack and the number of assailants are yet to be established.
Investigations are underway
Following the incident, police began collecting information to identify those responsible and establish the circumstances of the shooting.
No arrests or claims of responsibility were confirmed in the initial reports.
The injured officer's latest medical condition was not disclosed.
The attack comes amid heightened security concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police personnel faced repeated attacks.
Further details are awaited regarding the investigation and any subsequent security operations.
