KARAK: At least five police personnel were martyred when unidentified assailants opened fire on a police mobile in Karak district, the police officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The police said that the attack took place within the limits of Garagri police station when the police mobile was on routine duty.
The vehicle was carrying five policemen, all of whom were martyred on the spot as a result of the firing.
District Police Officer (DPO) Karak Saud Khan confirmed the martyrdom of all five personnel and said that the attackers managed to flee the scene after the assault.
He added that the incident is being investigated from multiple angles.
Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police was deployed to the area. The site was cordoned off, and evidence was collected by investigation teams.
Police also launched a search operation in the surrounding areas to trace and arrest the suspects involved.
The security has been heightened across the district in the wake of the incident, while further investigation is under way.
