Policeman martyred, three abducted in attack on Hangu checkpost

A police constable was martyred, and three other personnel were abducted after terrorists launched a sudden attack on a police checkpost located on Shah Almas Pir mountain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district.

According to police officials, a large contingent of police and security forces rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area.

An intense exchange of fire between security personnel and the attackers was underway.

District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Salahuddin Kundi confirmed the incident, saying the attackers had taken the three abducted policemen towards Khanano Kotta, an area near Samana mountain.

The DPO said police and security forces had regained control of Shah Almas Pir mountain and were pursuing the fleeing attackers to safely recover the abducted personnel.

Meanwhile, the funeral prayers of Constable Feroz Ali, who embraced martyrdom in the attack, were offered with full state honours at Police Lines Hangu.

DPO Salahuddin Kundi, senior Pakistan Army and police officers, along with a large number of personnel, attended the funeral.

Following the funeral prayers, the martyr’s body was transported to his native village of Ibrahimzai for burial.

Security has been placed on high alert across the area, while the search operation has been intensified to track down the attackers and recover the abducted policemen.