In a significant development late at night, police personnel successfully repelled a militant attack on Yarik police station located in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault, launched from three directions with both light and heavy weaponry, lasted approximately 40 minutes but resulted in no casualties or damage.
The militants, identified by authorities as members of the group ‘Fitna al-Khawarij,’ attempted to breach the police station. However, the officers on duty responded swiftly and with sustained retaliatory fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw.
Following the attack, a substantial police force, including units from the Al-Buraq force, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and Rapid Response Force (RRF), arrived at the scene. They immediately initiated a search operation to track down the militants who fled the area.
District Police Officer Ziauddin Ahmed praised the bravery and prompt action of the personnel at the police station, stating that their timely and effective response prevented the terrorists from succeeding in their attack.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the assault, and the search operation remains ongoing as authorities continue efforts to secure the area.
