The death toll in a tragic incident of a dacoits' attack on police vehicles in the Kacha area of Rahim Yar Khan reached 13, while five injured policemen were admitted to the hospital. In addition to the casualties, four officers are reported missing. Thursday, 11 policemen were martyred and seven others injured when dacoits ambushed two police vehicles in the Kacha area using rocket launchers. The policemen were returning from a 15-day duty in the Kacha area, and their vehicles were stuck in the rain when the attack took place. Continuous firing from the dacoits has hindered immediate rescue efforts, and a heavy police force has been called to the scene.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He paid tribute to the martyred officers and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Naqvi extended his condolences to the families of the martyrs, stating, "We stand with the families of the martyrs and salute the police officers who have achieved the highest rank of martyrdom." In response to the attack, police personnel in the Kacha area have been instructed to exercise extreme caution and wear bulletproof jackets. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also expressed regret over the incident and sought a report from the Inspector General of Police. She also ordered the police to conduct an operation to recover the missing policemen.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan