DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A police constable, who was deputed to provide security to polio vaccinators, was martyred when armed motorcyclists opened fire on him near a hotel on Multan Road here on Sunday.
It was learnt that constable Ikramullah, 34, of the Frontier Reserve Police, was providing security to the polio vaccinators when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him. The cop was deputed at the Basic Health Unit (BHU) Kotla Saidan and was returning back after performing duty when the gunmen lying in wait sprayed him with bullets. The cop sustained multiple injuries and died on the spot. The attackers took away the official rifle and motorcycle of the slain constable while fleeing the area.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
