3 Cops Martyred, 4 Injured in Diamer Attack During Poppy Eradication Operation
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Three police officers were killed and four others injured on Saturday in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehicle.
- The police team was returning from an operation to destroy poppy cultivation in Thor village.
- An exchange of fire occurred, and additional security forces were deployed to the area.
- Local hospitals declared an emergency.
In a tragic turn of events, Gilgit-Baltistan has been plunged into mourning following the martyrdom of three police officers and the injury of four others. The incident occurred on Saturday when assailants ambushed a police vehicle in the Diamer district. The officers were returning from a successful operation to eradicate poppy cultivation in Thor village, a mission crucial for combating drug production in the region.
Three cops were martyred and four others were injured on Saturday after unknown assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district.
The attackers unleashed indiscriminate fire on the police vehicle, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire that lasted for several hours. The bravery of our police force in the face of such violence is commendable, even as they suffer grievous losses. This attack underscores the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining peace and security, particularly in areas prone to illicit activities.
The police team was attacked when returning from a two-day operation to destroy poppy crops “spread over a vast area of land”.
In response to the escalating situation, caretaker minister Sajid Baig confirmed the casualties and stated that additional security contingents have been dispatched to the site. The health ministry has also declared an emergency in Diamer's local hospitals, ensuring that medical personnel are on standby to treat the injured. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers our security forces confront daily in their duty to protect the public and uphold the law.
A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was also injured in the incident.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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