An officer from the Frontier Corps (FC) intelligence wing was martyred in a brazen targeted killing in the tehsil headquarters of Miranshah in North Waziristan on Sunday, amid a surge in such incidents that have intensified concerns about deteriorating security in the region.
According to police officials, the martyred FC officer, identified as Nooruddin, was stationed at a checkpost when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The injured officer was rushed in critical condition to the hospital at Tochi Scouts Miranshah, where he succumbed to his wounds despite medical efforts. His body was shifted to the hospital mortuary following legal formalities.
In the aftermath of the incident, police and security forces cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation, collecting evidence from the site. Authorities described the attack as a clear case of targeted killing.
Separately, a policeman was shot dead, while two of his family members were injured on Sunday after unidentified armed men opened fire on them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, officials said.
According to the police, the incident took place in the Boya area of Upper South Waziristan. The policeman, identified as Constable Zahidullah Wazir, was martyred on the spot, while his father, Ghulam Nabi, and brother, Waheed, sustained serious injuries. All three belonged to the Shakai tehsil of Upper South Waziristan District.
“The martyred police constable was the brother of Muhammad Jan Wazir, a political moharrir of the district administration, Lower South Wazirista,” Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Wana Circle, Asghar Ali Shah, told. “The condition of the injured persons is critical; however, they are being provided immediate medical treatment.”
Following the incident, the unidentified assailants managed to flee the scene. Police rushed to the area soon after receiving information, cordoned off the locality, and collected evidence, they said.
The injured persons and the body of the martyred police constable were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Wana, where medical treatment of the injured was underway. DSP Shah added that the police have formally initiated an investigation to determine the nature and motives of the attack.
Separately, militants escaped as law enforcement personnel retaliated after a police checkpoint came under attack in the Passani village on the outskirts of Peshawar, officials said.
Naqvi visits residence of martyred captain in Landi Kotal, offers condolences
Landi Kotal: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived at the residence of Shaheed Captain Abbas Khan in Landi Kotal, District Khyber. The Inspector General Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) was also accompanying the Interior Minister.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the father and family members of Shaheed Captain Abbas and paid rich tribute to Shaheed Captain Abbas in powerful words. On this occasion, Fateha was offered for the eternal peace of Shaheed Captain Abbas.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, “The courage of a resolute father like you strengthens the spirit of the nation,” and “The entire nation salutes your high resolve.” Speaking on the occasion, the father of Shaheed Captain Abbas said, “I am proud of my brave son’s martyrdom,” and “Every son is ready to sacrifice for the motherland.”
Later, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also met with tribal elders and notables. The tribal elders and notables announced their unconditional support for the armed forces and said, “We will follow in the footsteps of Shaheed Captain Abbas,” “We are ready to make every sacrifice for the defence of the homeland,” and “We will not allow any harm to come to the integrity of the country.”