Terrorists attacked a police post on Shah Almas Pir Mountain in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing one police constable and abducting three other personnel.
According to police, a heavy contingent of police and security forces rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the attack. An exchange of fire took place between security personnel and the attackers.
Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Salahuddin Kundi said police had regained control of the Shah Almas Pir post after the clash.
He added that the attackers had taken the three abducted personnel towards the Khanano Kotta area of Samana Mountain. Police are pursuing the fleeing terrorists and continuing efforts to recover the abducted personnel.
Meanwhile, funeral prayers for Constable Feroz Ali, who was killed in the attack, were offered with full state honours at the Police Lines in Hangu.
DPO Salahuddin Kundi, along with Pakistan Army and police officers and personnel, attended the funeral. Officials laid floral wreaths on the martyr’s coffin and paid tribute to his sacrifice.
After the funeral, Constable Feroz Ali’s body was transported to his native village of Ibrahim Zai with full state honours.
