PESHAWAR: A police constable was martyred and seven others, including civilians, were injured after a remote-controlled bomb targeted a patrolling police van in the Garhi Qamardin area of Peshawar, ARY News reported.
According to the FIR registered by police, the van was on routine patrol when the explosion occurred, leaving three policemen and four civilians injured. Investigators confirmed the use of an improvised explosive device (IED) with ball bearings, detonated remotely.
Constable Muhammad Sajjad, who embraced martyrdom in the attack, was laid to rest with full state honors at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines. The funeral was attended by senior civil and military leadership, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Acting Inspector General of Police Muhammad Ali Babakhel, CCPO Dr. Mian Saeed, army officers, and other high-ranking officials.
Police officers paid rich tribute to the fallen constable, acknowledging his bravery and sacrifice. Addressing the ceremony, a senior police official vowed that Sajjad’s sacrifice would not go in vain, reaffirming the state’s resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice and continue the fight against terrorism.