HANGU: District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Shnawari Zargari area of Hangu, police officials confirmed.
According to DSP Amjad Hussain, a fierce gun battle broke out between security forces and militants, during which DPO Khalid sustained injuries.
A police spokesperson reported that five terrorists were killed in the operation. SHO of Doaba Police Station, Nabi Khan, was also injured in the encounter and has been shifted to the hospital for treatment.
According to officials, DPO Mohammad Khalid was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital where he is being shifted to Peshawar after receiving first aid.
Police and FC have launched a massive operation on the report of terrorists in Hangu, curfew is imposed in the area and law enforcement agencies are also deployed at various places.
Inspector General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar Hameed said that DPO Hangu was operating against the terrorists. He said several terrorists were killed and several injured during the operation, DPO Hangu was also injured but his condition is out of danger.
IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that they have spoken to the DPO, their morale is high, they will continue their operations against the terrorists.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a telephonic conversation with Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid, who was injured during an operation against the militant group “Fitna Al-Hindustan.”
The DPO sustained three bullet wounds during the fierce exchange but remained in high spirits. Minister Naqvi inquired about his condition and commended his bravery and leadership.
“Under your command, the police team displayed immense courage and eliminated five terrorists of Fitna Al-Hindustan,” said Naqvi. He lauded the entire Hangu police team for their successful operation and described their action as a significant blow to terrorism.
Naqvi also offered prayers for the swift recovery of DPO Khalid and SHO Nabi Khan, who was also injured in the operation. “You are the pride of the nation. We are proud of you,” he added.
The operation marks a major counter terrorism success in the region.
